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WA HB1407

WA HB1407
Concerning comprehensive sexual health education.


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Introduced
01/21/2019
In Committee
01/21/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/12/2020

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 public schools in Washington to provide comprehensive sexual health education as an integral part of their curriculum by September 2020. The education must be evidence-informed, medically and scientifically accurate, age-appropriate, and inclusive for all students regardless of their protected class status. The curriculum must include information and skills-based instruction on abstinence and contraception methods, healthy relationships, identifying and responding to attitudes and behaviors that contribute to sexual violence, and the importance of affirmative consent. The bill also requires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop a list of approved curricula and review tools, and for public schools to report on the curricula they use annually.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (36)

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/13/2020)

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