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NY A09870
Bill
Status
4/24/2024
Primary Sponsor
Jaime Williams
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AI Summary
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Requires public school districts to provide written notice of sexual health education curriculum and a parental consent form to parents or legal guardians of students age 10 and younger at least 30 days before the start of the academic year
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Excludes students from sexual health education if their parent or legal guardian does not sign and return the consent form prior to the start of the academic year
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Defines "sexual health education" as education regarding human development and sexuality, including pregnancy, contraception, and sexually transmitted infections
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Does not prohibit instruction under Education Law section 803-b
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment and applies to academic years beginning on or after the effective date
Legislative Description
Requires that public school districts provide parents with notice of curriculum and obtain parental consent prior to providing sexual health education to students ten years of age or younger.
Last Action
referred to education
4/24/2024