Massachusetts H587 mandates parental consent for human sexuality education in schools.

Massachusetts H587 amends the General Laws to require schools to secure parental consent for human sexuality education. The bill mandates that schools adopt policies ensuring parents or guardians are notified and can exempt their children from any part of the curriculum. Schools must also provide parents with information about agencies offering reproductive health services. The bill specifies that consent must be obtained at least 21 days before any presentation on human sexuality.

Massachusetts H587 mandates parental consent for human sexuality education in schools.

Massachusetts H587 amends the General Laws to require schools to secure parental consent for human sexuality education. The bill mandates that schools adopt policies ensuring parents or guardians are notified and can exempt their children from any part of the curriculum. Schools must also provide parents with information about agencies offering reproductive health services. The bill specifies that consent must be obtained at least 21 days before any presentation on human sexuality.