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Introduced
02/22/2024
02/22/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to healthy youth
AI Summary
This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to require public schools to file biennial reports on their sexual health education curricula, including details such as the curriculum used, time spent on sexual health education, and the number of students enrolled and withdrawn. The bill also establishes new requirements for sexual health education, mandating that it be medically accurate, age-appropriate, and comprehensive, covering topics like human development, safe sexual activity, and LGBTQ+ identities. Schools must adopt written policies informing parents of the sexual health curriculum and their right to opt their children out, and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will be responsible for implementing and enforcing these new provisions.
Sponsors (31)
Mike Barrett (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Manny Cruz (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Lydia Edwards (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Cindy Friedman (D),
Adam Gómez (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
John Keenan (D),
Robyn Kennedy (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Paul Mark (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Susan Moran (D),
Jim O'Day (D),
Jake Oliveira (D),
Pavel Payano (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Dan Sena (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Other Sponsors (1)
Senate Committee on Ways and Means (Senate)
Last Action
Reprinted as amended, see S2694 (on 02/29/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2686 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2686.pdf |
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