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MA H463

Relative to securing parental consent for human sexuality education


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to securing parental consent for human sexuality education. Education.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend existing Massachusetts law to require parental consent for students to participate in human sexuality education. The key provisions include: requiring schools to notify parents and obtain their written consent before providing instruction related to human sexuality, including topics like abortion, birth control, and reproductive health services; requiring schools to identify on their website any curriculum related to these topics; and imposing a $2,500 fine on school districts for each violation of the parental consent requirement.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4587 (on 07/08/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H463
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H463.pdf
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