This bill proposes updates to current statutes regarding public educational institutions in Arizona, specifically focusing on the provision of information related to adoption practices. If enacted, it would require public educational institutions to provide students with information about current adoption practices and resources each time an employee discusses contraception, dispenses contraception, or provides testing for sexually transmitted diseases. Additionally, it mandates that school districts and charter schools include instruction on adoption practices and resources in their sex education curricula.

The bill also modifies the approval process for sex education courses by replacing the term "adopted" with "approved" in several sections, emphasizing the need for 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 integrate adoption-related education into existing sex education frameworks while refining the approval process for educational content.

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