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NY S02584

NY S02584
Requires comprehensive sexuality instruction for students in grades K-12 which includes a model curricula for comprehensive sexuality education and at a minimum conforms to the content and scope of national sexuality education standards.

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Introduced
01/21/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Requires comprehensive sexuality instruction for students in grades K-12 which addresses age and developmentally appropriate physical, mental, emotional and social dimensions of human sexuality and reflects the national sexuality education standards.

AI Summary

This bill requires comprehensive sexuality education for students in grades K-12 in public and charter schools in New York. It directs the state education and health commissioners to develop a model curriculum that conforms to national sexuality education standards and covers topics such as human anatomy, consent, healthy relationships, preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, and the use of technology in relationships. The bill also allows school districts to develop their own curriculum as long as it meets the state's criteria, and requires them to establish an advisory council to make recommendations on the curriculum and content. Parents have the option to opt their child out of select lessons on HIV/AIDS prevention.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (22)

Last Action

REFERRED TO EDUCATION (on 01/05/2022)
(1 Companion Bills)

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