Mississippi HB1004 establishes a reproductive health education program for high school students.
Mississippi HB1004, the Comprehensive Reproductive Health and Education Act, creates a program for age-appropriate, medically accurate, and inclusive reproductive health education in high schools. The program, overseen by the State Department of Education in partnership with the Department of Health, requires parental consent and is voluntary for students. It includes instruction on reproductive anatomy, contraception, STD/STI prevention, and healthy relationships. The curriculum must be inclusive and respectful of diverse values, and students must have access to reliable resources.
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