MN SF965

Requires school districts to offer age-appropriate and medically accurate family life and sexuality education in grades 7 through 12, with implementation by the 2011-2012 school year or consistent with the district's curriculum review cycle.

Mandates curriculum include abstinence-first approach emphasizing abstinence while also covering contraception and disease prevention, along with communication, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills.

Allows parents or guardians to excuse their children from all or part of the program without academic penalty and requires districts to provide alternative instruction.

Requires school districts to consult with parents when establishing curriculum and provide notice of the program, educational materials, instructors, and parental opt-out procedures.

Authorizes the Department of Education to provide training, resources, and technical assistance to help districts implement effective programs aligned with national health education standards.