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MO SB450
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/28/2013
Primary Sponsor
Jolie Justus
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AI Summary
- Repeals and replaces section 170.015, RSMo regarding human sexuality and sexually transmitted disease instruction in schools
- Requires course materials to be medically and factually accurate, based on peer-reviewed projects demonstrating influence on healthy behavior, and age-appropriate
- Presents abstinence as "the only sure way to avoid pregnancy or sexually transmitted infection" and requires instruction on health benefits and side effects of contraceptives and barrier methods
- Adds new instructional requirements including information on human papillomavirus vaccine, dangers of sexual predators including online predators, consequences of inappropriate text messaging, and critical thinking skills for healthy relationship decisions
- Requires school districts to notify parents of human sexuality curriculum content and parents' right to remove students from instruction; makes curriculum materials and presenter names available for public inspection
Legislative Description
Modifies provisions relating to sexual education
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Education Committee
3/13/2013
Committee Referrals
Education3/13/2013
Full Bill Text
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