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WA SB5805
WA SB5805Requiring parental or legal guardian approval before a child participates in comprehensive sexual health education.
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Introduced
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2022
03/10/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to requiring parental or legal guardian approval before a child participates in comprehensive sexual health education; amending RCW 28A.300.475; and creating a new section.
AI Summary
This bill requires parental or legal guardian approval before a child participates in comprehensive sexual health education in public schools. It amends the existing law to give parents more control over the sexual health education their child receives, requiring them to provide written approval before any planned instruction occurs. The bill also outlines the requirements for comprehensive sexual health education, including that it must be medically and scientifically accurate, age-appropriate, and inclusive of all students, and must include information about abstinence and other methods of preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education. (on 01/11/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5805&Year=2021&Initiative=false |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5805.pdf |
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