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RI S2527
RI S2527Provides that any school teaching sexual education to students shall provide the sexual education curriculum to every parent or guardian of a student, and the parent or legal guardian shall consent to the teaching of such sexual education curriculum.
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Introduced
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would provide that any school teaching sexual education to students shall provide the sexual education curriculum to every parent or legal guardian with a child in that school, and the parent or legal guardian shall consent, in writing, to the teaching of such sexual education curriculum to their child. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that any school offering sexual education to students must first provide the complete sexual education curriculum to every parent or legal guardian of a student enrolled in that school, ensuring it is presented in a way they can understand. Crucially, before any student can receive this sexual education, their parent or legal guardian must give written consent, indicating their agreement to their child's participation. This requirement applies to any child for whom the parent or guardian exercises custodial rights, and the law will become effective immediately upon its passage.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Education (on 02/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2527.pdf |
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