Bill > HF396

This bill modifies Minnesota's existing law regarding parental curriculum review, particularly for sexual education, by establishing clearer procedures for parents and guardians to review instructional materials and provide consent for sexual education. Specifically, the bill requires school districts to have a process allowing parents, guardians, or adult students to review all instructional materials, including textbooks, videos, online resources, and other content. If a parent objects to the material, the school must provide a process for alternative instruction, which can be delivered by the parent if the school's alternative does not address their concerns. Importantly, the bill adds a new provision that prohibits schools from providing sexual education to minor students without first obtaining written consent from their parent or guardian. The bill changes some language from "shall" to "must" to strengthen the requirements and explicitly outlines that schools cannot penalize students for arranging alternative instruction, though school personnel can still evaluate the quality of the student's work. This legislation aims to give parents more control and transparency over their children's educational content, particularly in sensitive areas like sexual education.

Education

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0396&ssn=0&y=2025