Bill > A03773

This bill requires public school districts to provide parents or legal guardians of students ten years of age or younger with written notice about sexual health education curriculum and obtain parental consent before delivering such instruction. The bill defines sexual health education as instruction regarding human development and sexuality, covering topics like pregnancy, contraception, and sexually transmitted infections. Specifically, school districts must send parents a curriculum overview and a consent form at least 30 days before the academic year begins. If a parent or legal guardian does not sign and return the consent form, the student will be excluded from sexual health education classes. The bill clarifies that it does not prohibit other types of instruction related to sexual health that may be mandated under existing law. The legislation will take effect immediately and apply to academic years starting on or after its effective date, ensuring parents have advance notice and the ability to opt their young children out of sexual health education.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3773