HB 3454
Requires public education programs to provide students with information about adoption when the students are provided with information about contraceptives or sexually transmitted infections.
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Bill overview
This bill requires Oregon public schools to provide students with information about adoption resources when they are also given information about contraceptives or sexually transmitted infections. The goal is to ensure students have access to all available options regarding family formation. It updates existing education standards to include information about adoption practices and resources. This aligns with a broader effort to provide comprehensive health education.
Key provisions
- Public education programs must offer information about adoption resources when discussing contraceptives or sexually transmitted infections.
- The bill amends existing Oregon law regarding human sexuality education in schools.
- Human sexuality education courses must include information about responsible sexual behaviors and hygienic practices.
- Students must be provided with statistics on the effectiveness of various contraceptive methods and protection against sexually transmitted infections.
- The law addresses Oregon’s laws regarding young people’s rights and responsibilities related to childbearing and adoption.
- Course material must acknowledge the value of abstinence while not devaluing those students who have had or are having sexual intercourse.
- The law prohibits instruction that solely emphasizes abstinence as the only effective method for preventing pregnancy and STIs.
- The law requires courses to address the emotional, physical, and psychological aspects of healthy relationships.
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