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MO SB418
Bill
Status
2/9/2015
Primary Sponsor
Maria Chappelle-Nadal
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AI Summary
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Requires human sexuality and STI instruction to be medically and factually accurate, based on peer-reviewed research demonstrated to influence healthy behavior, and age appropriate
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Mandates instruction on contraceptive health benefits and side effects, HPV vaccine information, and how alcohol/drug use affects decision-making about sexuality
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Adds requirements to teach about online sexual predators, safe internet behavior, and consequences of inappropriate text messaging
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Removes restriction prohibiting abortion service providers from offering course materials or instruction on human sexuality and STIs in schools
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Requires schools to disclose names and affiliations of presenters used in human sexuality instruction, in addition to existing curriculum material disclosure requirements
Legislative Description
Changes how school districts and charter schools may conduct instruction in human sexuality and sexually transmitted infections
Last Action
Hearing Conducted S Education Committee
4/22/2015