An Act relative to securing parental consent for human sexuality education

This bill requires schools in Massachusetts to obtain written parental consent before students participate in any class covering human sexuality or related issues. Under the new rules, schools must notify parents at least 21 days in advance, explicitly listing specific topics like abortion and birth control, and provide contact information for reproductive health services. The legislation also mandates that school websites clearly state these topics when they are part of health or wellness curricula. Additionally, the bill establishes a penalty requiring school districts to pay $2,500 to any parent whose child is affected by a violation of these consent requirements.