The proposed bill would amend current statutes to explicitly prohibit public educational institutions from encouraging or facilitating abortions. Specifically, it would insert language stating that employees of these institutions, when acting in their official capacity, are also barred from promoting or facilitating abortions. Additionally, the bill would prohibit public schools from allowing abortion providers or related medical organizations to provide health education instruction, distribute materials, or conduct any related activities within the school.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a mechanism for enforcement by allowing the Superintendent of Public Instruction to withhold state aid from schools that fail to comply with these prohibitions after being notified of noncompliance. It also clarifies the definition of "abortion provider" and includes specific provisions regarding the types of activities that are restricted, thereby updating the existing legal framework to reflect these new prohibitions and enforcement measures.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-115.01, 15-1630, 36-2151, 15-1401
House Engrossed Version: 15-115.01, 15-115.02, 15-1630, 36-2151, 15-1401, 36-449.01