Massachusetts S340 mandates schools to notify parents about sexual health education and requires schools to report on sexual health education.
Massachusetts S340 requires schools to adopt a written policy ensuring parents are notified about comprehensive sexual health education, their right to withdraw their child, and the process for doing so. Schools must also allow parents to inspect instruction materials. The bill mandates schools to report on sexual health education, including curriculum descriptions, hours spent, and student participation. It also requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to issue rules for compliance and may set minimum qualifications for instructors.
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