The bill revises laws related to human sexuality instruction in Montana, specifically focusing on parental notification and access to curriculum materials. It amends Section 20-7-120 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to require schools to adopt a policy ensuring that parents or guardians are notified between 48 hours and 10 days prior to any event or assembly related to human sexuality instruction. Additionally, schools must provide annual notifications to parents or guardians about the content of the instruction and their right to withdraw their child from such classes. The bill also mandates that all curriculum materials used in human sexuality instruction be made available for public inspection and copying for noncommercial use before they are utilized in teaching.

Furthermore, the bill prohibits any person or entity that provides abortion services from offering or sponsoring any course materials or instruction related to human sexuality or sexually transmitted diseases. A significant addition to the law is the classification of violations of this section as "gross neglect of duty," which emphasizes the seriousness of adherence to these regulations. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2023.

Statutes affected:
HB0502_1.pdf: 20-7-120
HB0502_2.pdf: 20-7-120
Amended: 20-7-120
Introduced: 20-7-120