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MI HB5735

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/20/2018

Primary Sponsor

Tom Cochran

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Replaces references to "sexually transmitted disease" with "sexually transmitted infection" throughout the sex education statute.

  • Requires school districts offering sex education to establish a sex education advisory board with at least half parent members, 2 co-chairs (one must be a parent), and representation from students, educators, clergy, and community health professionals.

  • Advisory board must establish program goals to reduce sex, pregnancy, and sexually transmitted infection rates; review instructional materials and methods; and evaluate program effectiveness at least every 2 years with results reported to parents.

  • Requires school districts to hold at least 2 public hearings at least 1 week apart before adopting any revisions to sex education materials or methods.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment and is contingent on passage of HB 5734.

Legislative Description

Education; curriculum; individuals qualified to provide instruction in sex education; revise. Amends sec. 1507 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1507). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5734'18

Education: curriculum

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/20/2018

3/21/2018

Committee Referrals

Education Reform3/20/2018

Full Bill Text

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