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This bill strengthens health and personal safety education requirements for Alaska's public schools by mandating comprehensive sexual health education and making several key changes to existing law. The bill transforms the current optional health education program into a required curriculum for kindergarten through 12th grade, with specific guidelines for sexual health education. Schools must now provide detailed sexual health instruction that is age-appropriate, scientifically accurate, and inclusive of all students, covering topics such as human development, anatomy, consent, contraception, healthy relationships, and disease prevention. The bill requires schools to report annually on their health and personal safety education program, including participation rates, teaching frequency, and grade levels. Additionally, the legislation mandates that sexual health education emphasize abstinence while also providing comprehensive information about contraception and disease prevention, and explicitly teaches that voluntary, affirmative consent is required before sexual activity. The bill also establishes that the state board will create guidelines for the program in consultation with domestic violence and sexual assault experts, and requires the Department of Education to coordinate and evaluate these educational programs.

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