HB 5363
Education: curriculum; parental opt-out option for instruction in sex education; require. Amends sec. 1507 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1507).
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Bill overview
This bill requires Michigan schools to allow parents to opt their children out of sex education classes if they object to the content. It mandates the creation of a sex education advisory board in each school district, composed of parents, educators, and community members, to oversee curriculum development and ensure it aligns with local needs and goals. The board must hold public hearings before implementing any curriculum changes, and prohibits the distribution of certain family planning devices in schools. The bill aims to increase parental involvement in discussions about sex education and reproductive health.
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Cameron Cavitt
Douglas Wozniak
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