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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 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)
Official Document
bill text
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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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