HB 1185 New Hampshire House · 2024 Regular Session

relative to sexual education instruction.

This bill establishes strict standards for sexual education in New Hampshire K-12 schools, mandating that instruction be delivered exclusively by licensed nurses and requiring written parental consent before any class begins. The curriculum must cover medically accurate topics such as anatomy, hygiene, and disease prevention while explicitly prohibiting discussions on gender identity, sexual orientation, and lifestyle choices. Additionally, the law requires schools to provide parents with curriculum materials and a 14-day notice period for any proposed lessons, along with an opt-in mechanism for families who do not wish their children to participate.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2023 Last action Oct 31, 2024
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Sep 11, 2024
Lower · Passed
Full Committee Work Session: 10/03/2024 10:00 am LOB 205-207
lower
Feb 20, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/13/2024 (Vote 20-0; CC) HC 9 P. 6
lower
Dec 1, 2023
Introduced
Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Education
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors

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