HB359

AN ACT relating to human growth and development instruction.

Introduced·1/13/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB359 mandates human growth and development instruction in public schools, emphasizing abstinence and parental consent.

Kentucky HB359 requires public schools to adopt health curriculum for students in grade six and above, focusing on human growth and development. The curriculum must include abstinence education, emphasizing it as the only certain way to avoid unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Schools must also provide parents with detailed information about the curriculum, including the opportunity to review materials and provide written consent for their child's participation.

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Where it stands

Current
Primary and Secondary Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jan 21

House

to Primary and Secondary Education (H)

Jan 13

House

introduced in House

Jan 13

House

to Committee on Committees (H)