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MO HB670
Bill
Status
1/26/2015
Primary Sponsor
Clem Smith
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AI Summary
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Requires all human sexuality and STD instruction to be medically and factually accurate, based on peer-reviewed projects demonstrated to influence healthy behavior, and age appropriate
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Removes language characterizing abstinence as "one hundred percent effective" and replaces it with presenting abstinence as "the only sure way to avoid pregnancy or sexually transmitted infection"
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Adds new required topics including HPV vaccine information, family communication about sexuality, online predator awareness, dangers of inappropriate text messaging, and how alcohol/drug use affects decision-making
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Removes the prohibition on abortion service providers offering course materials or instruction on human sexuality to students
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Requires schools to disclose names and affiliations of presenters used in human sexuality instruction, in addition to curriculum materials already required to be made public
Legislative Description
Changes the laws regarding school course materials and instruction relating to human sexuality and sexually transmitted diseases
Last Action
Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education(H)
5/15/2015