MN SF4085

Commissioner of Education must assist districts and charter schools in developing and implementing consent programs to prevent and reduce sexual assault, in consultation with the Department of Health.

Each district must provide age-appropriate consent instruction in grades 8 through 12, including planning materials, staff training, collaboration with community health services, and participation by student organizations.

"Consent" is defined as affirmative, conscious, and voluntary agreement to engage in sexual activity, with each person responsible for ensuring others consent; consent must be ongoing and can be revoked at any time.

Lack of protest or resistance does not constitute consent, and a dating relationship or past sexual relations should not be assumed to indicate consent.

Districts and charter schools may accept public and private funding sources including health funds, foundations, professional development funds, and federal or state grants to implement consent programs.