House Bill No. introduced by L. Schubert and others aims to revise the requirements for human sexuality instruction in public schools in Montana. The bill mandates that any school district offering human sexuality instruction must include at least one visual image of a dilation and evacuation abortion performed between 20 and 25 weeks of gestation. Additionally, it amends Section 20-7-120 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to clarify that parents or guardians can refuse to allow their child to attend such instruction, which will be considered an excused absence.

The bill also emphasizes the need for parental notification, requiring schools to inform parents or guardians at least 48 hours prior to any event or assembly related to human sexuality instruction. Furthermore, it stipulates that all curriculum materials used in this instruction must be made available for public inspection before they are utilized. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 20-7-120
HB0753_1(1): 20-7-120
HB0753_1(2): 20-7-120
HB0753_1(3): 20-7-120
HB0753_1: 20-7-120