This bill mandates that school districts provide education and materials related to adoption as part of health education for students in grades 9-12. Specifically, it requires each school to conduct at least one hour of discussion on adoption annually and to provide materials covering unexpected pregnancy options, current adoption practices, and resources related to adoption and the safe haven program. The materials must be approved by the Department of Education, which will also oversee compliance through annual submissions from schools. Additionally, the Attorney General is granted the authority to enforce this section and seek damages against any entity that fails to comply.
Furthermore, the bill extends the requirement for providing adoption-related materials to colleges and community colleges, stipulating that these institutions must offer such materials whenever discussions or examinations involve sexually transmitted infections or contraception. The bill does not allocate funding for its implementation, but it is estimated that the Department of Education will incur costs related to hiring a full-time position to manage the review and approval of educational materials. The effective date for these requirements is set for July 1, 2025.