Bill > H587

This bill aims to strengthen parental consent requirements for human sexuality education in Massachusetts. The key provisions are: 1. Schools must adopt a policy that ensures parents/guardians are notified, have the flexibility to exempt their child from any part of the curriculum, and must provide consent for their child's participation in human sexuality education. 2. Schools must provide notification and request for consent at least 21 days before any presentation involving human sexuality topics, including abortion, birth control, and reproductive health services. 3. Parents/guardians must provide written consent for their child to participate in human sexuality education, and schools cannot penalize students whose parents decline to provide consent. 4. School district websites must disclose when human sexuality topics like abortion, birth control, and minors' reproductive rights are included in health, wellness, or similar curricula. 5. Schools will be fined $500 per violation and per affected child if they fail to comply with the new consent requirements.

Education

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H587