Requires instruction on human sexuality and development in schools
HB 461 requires public schools to teach human sexuality education with specific content, directly affecting students in grades where such instruction occurs. Key provisions mandate medically accurate instruction on sexually transmitted diseases, contraception, emotional consequences of adolescent activity, and conflict management, while emphasizing abstinence as the "preferred choice." The bill uniquely requires schools to show two specific videos: a high-definition fetal development ultrasound (3+ minutes) and the "Meet Baby Olivia" video detailing human development from fertilization to birth. It also includes parental notification and opt-out rights, prohibits using materials from abortion service providers, and defines terms like consent and sexual violence for classroom instruction.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 9, 2024
Last action May 15, 2025
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Committee
1
May 15, 2025
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Dec 9, 2024
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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