Bill > HB2658

This bill amends Arizona's laws regarding sex education in schools. The key provisions include: 1. Requiring school districts and charter schools to obtain written parental permission before providing sex education instruction to students. Parents must be given the opportunity to review the sex education curriculum before providing permission. 2. Prohibiting schools from providing sex education instruction before 5th grade. 3. Expanding the requirement for instruction on laws related to sexual conduct with a minor to grades 7-12. 4. Requiring parental permission for instruction on AIDS and HIV, and providing that students can be excused from such instruction if the parent does not provide permission. Overall, the bill aims to give parents more control over the sex education their children receive in school.