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MO HB2803
Bill
Status
3/15/2016
Primary Sponsor
Sue Allen
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AI Summary
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Requires all human sexuality and STD course materials to be "medically and factually accurate according to evidence-based research," adding the evidence-based standard to existing law
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Mandates instruction present abstinence as the preferred behavior for unmarried students, emphasizing it is 100% effective in preventing pregnancy, STDs, and emotional trauma
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Requires schools to provide students with evidence-based information on contraception success/failure rates, side effects, and health benefits, or alternatively present information consistent with federal abstinence education law (42 U.S.C. Section 710)
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Prohibits schools from allowing any abortion service provider to offer course materials or instruction on human sexuality or STDs to students
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Preserves parental rights to receive notification of curriculum content and to remove students from human sexuality instruction
Legislative Description
Modifies provisions of law relating to instruction in human sexuality
Last Action
Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education(H)
5/13/2016