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WA SB5137
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
James McCune
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AI Summary
- Changes Washington's comprehensive sexual health education policy from an opt-out system to an opt-in system, requiring parents or legal guardians to provide written approval before their child can participate in any planned instruction
- Takes effect starting in the 2025-26 school year, replacing the previous notification requirement that began in 2021-22
- Requires schools to annually notify parents that comprehensive sexual health education will be provided and that written parental approval is mandatory for student participation
- Maintains existing requirements that schools provide access to all course materials by grade level and allow parents to review curriculum upon written request
- Amends RCW 28A.300.475, which currently mandates comprehensive sexual health education in all public schools beginning in the 2022-23 school year
Legislative Description
Requiring parental or legal guardian approval before a child participates in comprehensive sexual health education.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Early Learning & K-12 Education1/13/2025
Full Bill Text
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