The bill amends the Revised School Code to update the provisions regarding sex education in Michigan schools. It allows school districts to engage qualified instructors and provide facilities for instruction in sex education, which includes topics such as family planning, human sexuality, and reproductive health. The bill emphasizes that instruction must stress abstinence as a responsible method for preventing unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. It also mandates that sex education classes be elective and not a graduation requirement, and that parents or legal guardians must be notified in advance about the content of the classes, with the right to excuse their children from participation.

Additionally, the bill establishes requirements for the formation of a sex education advisory board within each school district, which must include a majority of parent members and representatives from various community sectors. The advisory board is tasked with setting program goals, reviewing instructional materials, and evaluating the effectiveness of the sex education program. The bill also stipulates that public hearings must be held before any revisions to instructional materials are adopted, ensuring community involvement in the decision-making process. Notably, the bill clarifies that clinical abortion is not considered a method of family planning and must not be taught as part of reproductive health education.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 380.1507