Bill > SB918

This bill amends Oregon's existing law on human sexuality education in public schools by requiring that health education courses now include information about human development from conception to birth. The bill specifically modifies ORS 336.455, adding a new provision that mandates schools cover the process of human development starting at conception and ending at birth as part of their health curriculum. The new requirement will apply to course instruction beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, giving schools time to update their materials and lesson plans. The bill maintains the existing principles of human sexuality education, which include being medically accurate, comprehensive, promoting abstinence for school-age youth, discussing responsible sexual behaviors, and providing information about sexually transmitted infections. The addition of human development from conception to birth appears to be an expansion of the existing curriculum's focus on comprehensive health education, providing students with more detailed information about human reproductive processes and early human development.

Education

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB918