This bill proposes updates to current statutes regarding public educational institutions in Arizona, specifically focusing on the dissemination of information related to adoption practices. It introduces a new requirement for public educational institutions to provide students with information about current adoption practices and related resources whenever an employee discusses contraception, sexually transmitted diseases, or dispenses contraception in their official capacity. Additionally, it mandates that existing sex education curricula include instruction on adoption practices and resources, alongside existing topics such as laws relating to sexual conduct with minors.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the approval process for sex education courses by replacing the term "adopted" with "approved" in several instances, emphasizing the need for school district governing boards or charter school governing bodies to review and approve the course of study. This change aims to enhance parental involvement by ensuring they have a meaningful opportunity to participate in the review process before the course is approved. Overall, the bill seeks to expand educational content while refining the procedural aspects of sex education curriculum approval.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-115.02, 15-711, 15-115.01