MN HF1414

Commissioner of education must identify one or more model comprehensive sexual health education programs for elementary and secondary students by June 1, 2021, using the rulemaking process under section 14.389.

Model program must include medically accurate, age and developmentally appropriate instruction on human anatomy and reproduction, consent and healthy relationships including diverse sexual orientations and gender identities, abstinence and pregnancy/STI prevention methods, and substance use relationships to sexual behavior.

Starting in the 2021-2022 school year, all school districts and charter schools must implement a comprehensive sexual health education program including instruction on required topics, respect for community values, cultural responsiveness, and information about local resources for sexual and reproductive health services.

School districts and charter schools that do not adopt the commissioner's model program must submit their sexual health education program to the commissioner for approval, including their development process, written materials, and instructor training.

Commissioner must submit a report to the legislature by January 15, 2022, describing how the model programs were identified, assistance provided to schools, number of districts adopting each model, and any districts that requested but did not receive approval.