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Introduced
01/18/2019
01/18/2019
In Committee
02/28/2020
02/28/2020
Crossed Over
02/27/2019
02/27/2019
Passed
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/27/2020
03/27/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to requiring comprehensive sexual health1education that is consistent with the Washington state health and2physical education K-12 learning standards and that requires3affirmative consent curriculum; and amending RCW 28A.300.475.4
AI Summary
This bill requires all public schools in Washington to provide comprehensive sexual health education to students starting in the 2022-23 school year. The curriculum must be medically and scientifically accurate, age-appropriate, and inclusive of all students regardless of their protected class status. Beginning in the 2020-21 school year, the curriculum must include information about affirmative consent and bystander training. The bill also outlines the grade-level requirements for providing this education and requires school districts to notify parents and guardians about the curriculum being used. Additionally, the bill directs the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to provide technical assistance and review curricula that are not from a pre-approved list.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (17)
Claire Wilson (D)*,
Andy Billig (D),
Jeannie Darneille (D),
Mona Das (D),
Manka Dhingra (D),
Bob Hasegawa (D),
Sam Hunt (D),
Karen Keiser (D),
Patty Kuderer (D),
Mark Mullet (D),
Joe Nguyen (D),
Jamie Pedersen (D),
Emily Randall (D),
Christine Rolfes (D),
Rebecca Saldaña (D),
Dean Takko (D),
Lisa Wellman (D),
Last Action
Effective date 6/11/2020. (on 03/27/2020)
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