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

HF 396 requires Minnesota school districts to obtain written parental consent before providing sexual education to minor students. It updates existing rules by mandating that schools establish clear procedures for parents, guardians, or adult students (18+) to review all instructional materials - including sexual education content - and request alternative instruction if they object. Schools must provide this review process without penalizing students who arrange alternatives, though they are not required to cover costs for parent-provided alternatives. This bill directly affects public school students, parents/guardians, and school districts in Minnesota.