This bill in Minnesota changes the rules for how schools handle the curriculum for sexual education. Here are the main points:

1. Parental Review:

   • Every school district must have a process that allows parents or guardians, and adult students (18 and older), to review the educational materials used in schools. These materials include textbooks, videos, and online resources.

2. Objection and Alternative Instruction:

   • If a parent, guardian, or adult student doesn't approve of the materials, the school must have a system in place to offer alternative instruction. Parents or guardians can provide this alternative instruction themselves if they are not satisfied with what the school offers. However, the school is not obligated to pay for any costs associated with the alternative instruction. Importantly, imposing any penalties on students who opt for alternative instruction is not allowed.

3. Consent for Sexual Education:

   • The bill specifies that schools cannot provide sexual education to minors without written consent from their parents or guardians.

In essence, the bill is aimed at giving parents and guardians greater control over the content their children are exposed to in school, particularly relating to sexual education, by necessitating their review and consent.