Bill > SB3

This bill establishes comprehensive new guidelines for sex education in Alabama's public K-12 schools, mandating a "sexual risk avoidance" approach that emphasizes abstinence as the primary method of preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. The legislation requires sex education curricula to focus on delaying sexual activity, highlighting the potential physical, emotional, and social risks of teen sexual behavior, and providing information about topics such as child support, adoption, parenting responsibilities, and legal implications of sexual activity. The bill requires parents to be notified at least 14 days before sex education is taught and allows them to opt their children out of instruction without penalty. Additionally, the bill prohibits sex education content that includes sexually explicit materials, abortion referrals, or misrepresentations of contraception efficacy. Schools must use instructional materials and educators who endorse sexual risk avoidance, and the Attorney General is authorized to enforce these requirements. The law will take effect on October 1, 2026, and defines key terms like "age-appropriate" to ensure clarity in implementation. The overall goal is to provide comprehensive, abstinence-centered sexual health education that emphasizes the potential consequences of early sexual activity and encourages students to make informed, healthy choices.

Education

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