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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to providing health education in schools. Education.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing laws to mandate the inclusion of health education in the state's educational standards and curriculum. It specifies that the health education standards must be age-appropriate and medically accurate, covering a range of topics such as physical development, nutrition, sexuality, mental health, and substance abuse prevention. The bill also requires school districts to adopt a policy allowing parents to opt their children out of any portion of the human sexuality curriculum, and it directs the state to re-evaluate the foundation budget to ensure sufficient funding for the new health education requirements. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Marjorie Decker (D)*,
Harriette Chandler (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5135 (on 08/25/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H567 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H567.pdf |
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