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This bill modifies Minnesota's existing law regarding parental curriculum review and consent for sexual education, specifically updating section 120B.20 of the state statutes. The bill requires school districts to establish a procedure allowing parents, guardians, or adult students (18 and older) to review all instructional materials, including textbooks, videos, online resources, and other content before instruction. If parents object to the curriculum content, the district must provide a process for alternative instruction, which can be arranged by the parent or guardian if the school's alternative does not address their concerns. Importantly, the bill explicitly states that school personnel cannot penalize students for seeking alternative instruction, though they can still evaluate the student's academic work. A key new provision mandates that schools cannot provide sexual education to minor students without prior written consent from a parent or guardian. The language shifts from suggesting districts "shall" do something to saying they "must" do it, which makes the requirements more definitive and legally binding.

Education

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0753&ssn=0&y=2025