An Act relative to securing parental consent for human sexuality education

This bill requires schools in Massachusetts to obtain written parental consent before presenting human sexuality education that covers specific topics like abortion, birth control, or minors' reproductive health laws. Under the new rules, schools must notify parents at least 21 days in advance and explicitly list these sensitive subjects in the notification, along with contact information for agencies providing reproductive health services. The legislation mandates that no student be penalized if their parent or guardian refuses to give permission for their child to attend such presentations. Additionally, school districts must update their websites to clearly state the objectives related to these topics within health and wellness curricula. Finally, the bill establishes a financial penalty requiring districts to pay $2,500 to each affected parent or guardian for every violation of these consent requirements.