HF396 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Requirements for parental curriculum review and consent for sexual education curriculum modified.

Related bill: SF753

AI Generated Summary

This legislative bill amends Minnesota’s education laws to modify how parents can review and consent to their child’s sexual education curriculum. The bill mandates that each school district must have a process that allows parents or guardians (or adult students who are 18 years or older) to review all instructional materials including textbooks, videos, and online resources used in educating their minor child. If a parent or guardian objects to any content, the school must provide a way to arrange alternative instruction, which could even be led by the parent or guardian if the school's alternative does not address their concerns. Importantly, any alternative education chosen by the parent or guardian will not be funded by the school board.

Additionally, the bill requires that no sexual education be provided to minor students without explicit written consent from the parent or guardian.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 12, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEducation Policy
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A new subdivision addressing parental consent for sexual education curriculum."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the requirements for parental curriculum review under section 120B.20.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the procedure for parents or guardians to object to instructional content."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "120B.20"
  }
]