MN SF2956

School boards must adopt policies requiring parent notification between two to six weeks before any activity, class, assignment, or program involving human reproduction, sexual matters, sexual orientation, or sexual acts, and written parental permission is required for student participation.

School districts and educational services organizations with contracts cannot permit abortion services providers or their employees or volunteers to offer instruction, sponsor programs, or furnish materials relating to human sexuality or sexually transmitted diseases.

School districts must obtain prior written informed consent from parents before administering student surveys or assessments that solicit information about political affiliations, mental or psychological problems, sexual behavior, illegal conduct, religious beliefs, privileged relationships, or income-related information.

Parents or guardians requesting a survey must receive a copy of the instrument at a convenient location and time, with specific identification of sensitive topics at least 14 days before administration.

Parents have access to civil remedies under Minnesota Statutes section 13.08, subdivision 4, to compel school district compliance with these requirements.