An Act relative to providing health education in schools

This bill updates Massachusetts state law to require health education in schools, directly affecting local school districts and their curricula. It mandates that instruction be age-appropriate and medically accurate, covering specific topics such as physical development, nutrition, mental health, and substance use prevention. The legislation also establishes a parental notification and opt-out policy for sexual education components, ensures funding is available for these programs, and clarifies that health education will not be tested on the state MCAS exam.