Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends the state sex education curriculum guidelines, effective July 1, 2013.

Highlights:

• Requires the board of trustees of each school district to establish a factual, age-appropriate sexual education course that includes, but is not limited to the following topics (Sec. 1):
• The human reproductive system;
• Sexually transmitted diseases;
• Domestic violence, sexual abuse, and human trafficking;
• Development of skills necessary to promote sexual responsibility;
• Methods of contraception;
• Abstinence;
• Counseling, legal, and medical services;
• Effects of alcohol and drug use on judgement;
• Data to counteract “misinformation” from peer pressure or media; and
• State and federal laws related to consent.

• Requires the school district to notify parents that the sexual education course will be offered, which includes a form for the parent to opt the student out of the course (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that a sexual education course may be taught only by the following individuals whose qualifications have been previously approved by the board of trustees (Sec. 1): 
• A teacher;
• A professional educator;
• A nurse; or
• A provider of healthcare.

Full Bill Text