The bill amends existing laws related to health and personal safety education in Alaska's public schools. It requires each public school to provide an annual report that includes a summary and evaluation of the health and personal safety education curriculum, detailing student participation, frequency of instruction, and the grades in which the program is taught. Additionally, the bill mandates that the health and personal safety education program must include comprehensive sexual health education, covering topics such as human development, consent, and contraception, while ensuring the information is age-appropriate and scientifically accurate.
Furthermore, the bill establishes guidelines for the health and personal safety education program, emphasizing the importance of voluntary consent and inclusivity for all students. It also repeals a previous section of law that encouraged, rather than required, the implementation of health education programs. The amendments aim to enhance the quality and accountability of health education in schools, ensuring that students receive essential knowledge and skills for their well-being and safety.
Statutes affected: SB0101A, AM SB 101, introduced 02/14/2025: 14.03.120, 14.30.420, 14.03.123, 14.30.360, 14.16.050, 14.03.030, 14.03.050, 14.03.083, 14.03.140, 14.07.020, 14.12.150, 14.14.050, 14.14.110, 14.14.140, 14.17.500, 14.17.505, 14.17.910, 14.14.105, 14.14.107, 14.20.095, 14.20.215, 14.20.280, 14.20.350, 23.40.070, 23.40.260, 14.30.180, 14.30.350, 14.30.370, 14.30.400, 14.30.410