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Introduced
03/09/2017
03/09/2017
In Committee
10/25/2017
10/25/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the teaching of health education in schools. Education.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing laws to incorporate health education as a mandatory part of the curriculum in Massachusetts schools. The bill specifies that the health education standards must be age-appropriate and medically accurate, and it outlines the key areas to be covered, including growth and development, physical activity, nutrition, reproduction and sexuality, mental health, and substance abuse prevention. The bill also requires schools to adopt a policy ensuring parental/guardian notification and the ability to opt-out of any portions of the curriculum involving human sexuality issues. Additionally, the bill directs the re-evaluation of the foundation budget to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of the health education framework.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (5)
Harriette Chandler (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Solomon Goldstein-Rose (I),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4707 (on 07/09/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3984 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3984.pdf |
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