This bill requires that starting in the 2027-2028 school year, public schools must provide comprehensive human sexuality education as part of their health education curriculum for middle and high school students. It mandates that students entering ninth grade must complete a half-unit of health education to graduate, which will include age-appropriate sexuality education and lifesaving skills training, such as CPR and the Heimlich maneuver. School districts and charter schools are obligated to submit implementation plans, while the Public Education Department will develop academic content standards and approve curricula, ensuring that materials are available in both English and Spanish.

Additionally, the bill allows parents to opt their children out of the sexuality education component of the health curriculum. It establishes clear definitions and standards for comprehensive human sexuality education, covering essential topics like consent, healthy relationships, and prevention of unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. The Department of Education is tasked with finalizing academic content standards and providing model curricula by July 1, 2027, with the overall goal of equipping students with vital health knowledge that is inclusive and reflective of diverse needs.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 22-13-1.1