HB496 Alabama 2013 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2013
Title
Sex education, minimum contents, reference to homosexuality removed, Sec. 16-40A-2 am'd.
Description
<p class="bill_description"> Under existing law, there are certain
minimum contents which are included in a sex
education program or curriculum</p><p class="bill_description">
This bill would remove from the minimum
contents the emphasis that homosexuality is not an
acceptable lifestyle and the emphasis that
homosexual conduct is a criminal act</p><p class="bill_description">
This bill would also require that all
material taught be done in a culturally sensitive
manner</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> To amend Section 16-40A-2, Code of Alabama 1975,
relating to the minimum contents that are included in a sex
education program or curriculum; to remove from the minimum
contents the emphasis that homosexuality is not an acceptable
lifestyle and the emphasis that homosexual conduct is a
criminal act; and to require that all material taught be done
in a culturally sensitive manner.
</p>
Subjects
Education
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2013 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Education Policy |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB496 Alabama 2013 Session - Introduced |