HB 6452 Summary

• Prohibits instruction on sexually transmitted infections and reproductive health in grades below grade 4; allows such instruction only for grade 4 and above in public schools.

• Requires sex education courses to be elective (not required for graduation) and permits parents to request advance notice of curriculum content and materials before enrollment.

• Mandates sex education curricula emphasize abstinence as the only 100% effective protection against unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, and must include age-appropriate instruction on refusal skills, healthy relationships, and consequences of sexual activity.

• Establishes that sex education advisory boards must include at least 50% parents (majority non-employed by school districts) and must evaluate program goals every 2 years; requires schools to hold at least 2 public hearings before adopting curriculum revisions.

• Specifies that instruction must not condone violations of Michigan's sexual conduct laws and must inform students that sex with individuals under age 16 is a crime resulting in potential sex offender registry listing for up to 25 years.