Bill > SB209

This bill mandates that public K-12 schools in Alabama must include "sexual risk avoidance" as a core component of their sex education curriculum, defining it as an approach focused on achieving the best health outcomes for youth by equipping them with the information and skills to avoid sexual activity and its negative consequences. The bill specifies that abstinence from all sexual activity is the only 100 percent effective way to prevent unintended pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and HIV, and defines "sexual activity" broadly to include various forms of physical contact that could lead to these outcomes. It also requires that sex education materials be age-appropriate and medically accurate, prohibiting the introduction of sexual behavior concepts to students in kindergarten through fourth grade. Parents or guardians must receive at least 14 days' written notice before sex education is taught and will have the opportunity to opt their children out without penalty. Furthermore, the bill prohibits curricula from misrepresenting contraception's efficacy, demonstrating its use, providing referrals for contraceptives or abortions, or including sexually explicit content. Local school boards cannot use individuals or organizations that do not endorse sexual risk avoidance or that are involved with abortions. Finally, the Attorney General is authorized to enforce these provisions through legal action.

Education

https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/bill-search