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MA H509

MA H509
Relative to parental notification


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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 parental options of enrolling children in elective courses involving sexual education rather than opting out of mandatory courses. Education.

AI Summary

This bill aims to change the existing law regarding parental notification and consent for school curriculum and programs involving human sexual education, sexuality issues, or sexual orientation. It requires schools to adopt a written policy ensuring parental or legal guardian notification, and to offer such curriculum, programs, and activities only in clearly identified non-mandatory elective courses where parents can choose to enroll their children. The bill also provides that no teacher or administrator will be required to participate in such curriculum or activities that violate their religious beliefs.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (5)

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/H509
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H509.pdf
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