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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to providing health education in schools. Education.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to require health education as part of the curriculum standards in Massachusetts schools. The bill specifies that the health education standards must be age-appropriate and medically accurate, covering topics such as physical development, nutrition, sexuality, mental health, and substance use prevention. The bill also requires school districts to adopt a policy ensuring parental/guardian notification and the ability to opt out of any portion of the human sexuality curriculum. Additionally, the bill directs the re-evaluation of the foundation budget to ensure sufficient funding for the health education curriculum, and it specifies that no MCAS exam on health education will be required. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Marjorie Decker (D)*,
Mindy Domb (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Priscila Sousa (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4587 (on 07/08/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H455 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H455.pdf |
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