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MO SB418

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2015

Primary Sponsor

Maria Chappelle-Nadal

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Mandates instruction on contraceptive health benefits and side effects, HPV vaccine information, and how alcohol/drug use affects decision-making about sexuality

  • Adds requirements to teach about online sexual predators, safe internet behavior, and consequences of inappropriate text messaging

  • Removes restriction prohibiting abortion service providers from offering course materials or instruction on human sexuality and STIs in schools

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education2/24/2015

Full Bill Text

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