Amendment AA6-SB206

ASSEMBLY AMENDMENT 6, TO SENATE BILL 206

June 13, 2013 - Offered by Representatives Ringhand, Richards, Clark, Smith, Sinicki, C. Taylor, Berceau, Goyke, Johnson, Billings, Bernard Schaber, Wright, Young, Zepnick, Barnes, Kessler, Pope, Ohnstad, Hesselbein and Zamarripa.

SB206-AA6,1,1 At the locations indicated, amend the engrossed bill as follows:

SB206-AA6,1,3 1. Page 1, line 5: after "an abortion," insert "providing instruction in human growth and development,".

SB206-AA6,1,4 2. Page 4, line 1: before that line insert:

SB206-AA6,1,5 " Section 1ab. 115.29 (7) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB206-AA6,1,10 115.29 (7) Teen pregnancy prevention. Apply for all federal funds allocated for providing instruction in any of the subjects identified in s. 118.019 to evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention programs that have been proven through rigorous evaluation to delay sexual activity, increase contraceptive use, and reduce teen pregnancy in order to implement such a program.

SB206-AA6,1ae Section 1ae. 118.019 (1) of the statutes is repealed and recreated to read:

SB206-AA6,2,4 118.019 (1) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to encourage all school boards to ensure that pupils in their districts are provided age-appropriate instruction in human growth and development. The instruction should support and enhance communication between pupils and their parents and provide pupils with the knowledge, skills, and support necessary to make healthy decisions now and throughout their lifetimes and to make responsible decisions about sexual behavior.

SB206-AA6,1ah Section 1ah. 118.019 (1m) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB206-AA6,2,9 118.019 (1m) (a) "Age-appropriate" means suitable to a particular age group of pupils based on their the developing cognitive and emotional capacity of and consistent with adolescent development and community standards behaviors typical for the age group.

SB206-AA6,1aL Section 1aL. 118.019 (1m) (b) of the statutes is renumbered 118.019 (1m) (b) (intro.) and amended to read:

SB206-AA6,2,13 118.019 (1m) (b) (intro.) "Medically accurate information" means information that is scientifically-based and published, where satisfies all of the following:

SB206-AA6,2,15 2. Where appropriate, the information is published in peer-reviewed journals and textbooks.

SB206-AA6,1ap Section 1ap. 118.019 (1m) (b) 1. and 3. of the statutes are created to read:

SB206-AA6,2,18 118.019 (1m) (b) 1. The information is supported by the weight of research conducted in compliance with accepted scientific methods.

SB206-AA6,2,21 3. The information is recognized as accurate by relevant leading professional organizations or agencies, such as the American Medical Association, the American Public Health Association, or the American Academy of Pediatrics.

SB206-AA6,1ar Section 1ar. 118.019 (2) (intro.) of the statutes is repealed and recreated to read:

SB206-AA6,3,3 118.019 (2) Subjects. (intro.) A school board may provide an instructional program in human growth and development in grades kindergarten to 12. If provided, the instructional program shall do all of the following:

SB206-AA6,1at Section 1at. 118.019 (2) (a) 1. and 2. of the statutes are amended to read:

SB206-AA6,3,7 118.019 (2) (a) 1. The importance of communication about sexuality and decision making about sexual behavior between the pupil and the pupil's parents or, guardians, or other family members.

SB206-AA6,3,9 2. Reproductive and sexual anatomy and physiology, including biological, psychosocial, and emotional, and intellectual changes that accompany maturation.

SB206-AA6,1aw Section 1aw. 118.019 (2) (a) 3. and 4. of the statutes are created to read:

SB206-AA6,3,12 118.019 (2) (a) 3. Puberty, pregnancy, parenting, body image, and gender stereotypes.

SB206-AA6,3,16 4. The skills needed to make responsible decisions about sexuality and sexual behavior throughout the pupil's life, including how to refrain from making inappropriate verbal, physical, and sexual advances and how to recognize, rebuff, and report any unwanted or inappropriate verbal, physical, and sexual behaviors.

SB206-AA6,1ay Section 1ay. 118.019 (2) (a) 5. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB206-AA6,3,21 118.019 (2) (a) 5. The benefits of and reasons for abstaining from sexual activity. Instruction under this subdivision shall stress the value of abstinence as the only most reliable way to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, and shall identify the skills necessary to remain abstinent.

SB206-AA6,1bc Section 1bc. 118.019 (2) (a) 6. of the statutes is created to read:

SB206-AA6,4,2 118.019 (2) (a) 6. The health benefits, side effects, and proper use of contraceptives and barrier methods approved by the federal food and drug administration to prevent pregnancy and barrier methods approved by the federal food and drug administration to prevent sexually transmitted infections.

SB206-AA6,1be Section 1be. 118.019 (2) (a) 10. and 11. of the statutes are repealed.

SB206-AA6,1bg Section 1bg. 118.019 (2) (b) of the statutes is created to read:

SB206-AA6,4,7 118.019 (2) (b) Use instructional methods and materials that do not promote bias against pupils of any race, gender, sexual orientation, or ethnic or cultural background or against sexually active pupils or children with disabilities.

SB206-AA6,1bi Section 1bi. 118.019 (2) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB206-AA6,4,11 118.019 (2) (c) Address Promote self-esteem and personal responsibility, positive interpersonal skills, and with an emphasis on healthy relationships, including friendships, marriage, and romantic and familial relationships.

SB206-AA6,1bk Section 1bk. 118.019 (2) (e) and (f) of the statutes are repealed.

SB206-AA6,1bm Section 1bm. 118.019 (2d) of the statutes is repealed.

SB206-AA6,1bp Section 1bp. 118.019 (2m) (intro.) of the statutes is renumbered 118.019 (2m) (a) and amended to read:

SB206-AA6,4,19 118.019 (2m) (a) If a school board provides instruction in any of the areas under sub. (2) (a), the school board shall ensure that instruction conforms to s. 118.13 (1) and that the following is provided, when age appropriate, in the same course and during the same year: in marriage and parental responsibility is provided.

SB206-AA6,1br Section 1br. 118.019 (2m) (b) (intro.) of the statutes is created to read:

SB206-AA6,4,22 118.019 (2m) (b) (intro.) The school board shall ensure that instruction related to the areas under sub. (2) (a) does all of the following:

SB206-AA6,1bt Section 1bt. 118.019 (2m) (c) of the statutes is renumbered 118.019 (2m) (b) 1. and amended to read:

SB206-AA6,5,2 118.019 (2m) (b) 1. Presents abstinence from sexual activity as the preferred choice of behavior in relationship to all sexual activity for unmarried pupils.

SB206-AA6,1bv Section 1bv. 118.019 (2m) (d) of the statutes is renumbered 118.019 (2m) (b) 2. and amended to read:

SB206-AA6,5,8 118.019 (2m) (b) 2. Emphasizes that abstinence from sexual activity before marriage is the only reliable most reliable way to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, including human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.

SB206-AA6,1bx Section 1bx. 118.019 (2m) (e) of the statutes is repealed.

SB206-AA6,1cb Section 1cb. 118.019 (2m) (f) of the statutes is repealed.

SB206-AA6,1cd Section 1cd. 118.019 (2m) (g) of the statutes is renumbered 118.019 (2r) (a) and amended to read:

SB206-AA6,5,14 118.019 (2r) (a) Explains the The criminal penalties under ch. 948 for engaging in sexual activities involving a child.

SB206-AA6,1cf Section 1cf. 118.019 (2m) (h) of the statutes is renumbered 118.019 (2r) (b) and amended to read:

SB206-AA6,5,20 118.019 (2r) (b) Explains the The sex offender registration requirements under s. 301.45. Instruction under this paragraph shall include who is required to report under s. 301.45, what information must be reported, who has access to the information reported, and the implications of being registered under s. 301.45.

SB206-AA6,1cg Section 1cg. 118.019 (2m) (i) of the statutes is repealed.

SB206-AA6,1ch Section 1ch. 118.019 (2r) (intro.) of the statutes is created to read:

SB206-AA6,5,25 118.019 (2r) Required subjects. (intro.) A school board that provides an instructional program in human growth and development under this section shall, when age-appropriate, instruct pupils about all of the following:

SB206-AA6,1cj Section 1cj. 118.019 (2s) of the statutes is repealed.

SB206-AA6,1cL Section 1cL. 118.019 (3) of the statutes is renumbered 118.019 (3) (intro.) and amended to read:

SB206-AA6,6,19 118.019 (3) Distribution of curriculum to parents; notice. (intro.) Each school board that provides an instructional program in human growth and development shall annually provide the parents or guardians of each pupil enrolled in the school district with an outline of the human growth and development curriculum used in the pupil's grade level, and information regarding how the parent or guardian may inspect the complete curriculum and instructional materials, an explanation of the exemption under sub. (4), and a statement that pupils exempted from instruction under this section will still receive instruction in the subjects under s. 118.01 (2) (d) 2. c., unless exempted, and s. 118.01 (2) (d) 8. The school board shall make the complete human growth and development curriculum and all instructional materials available for inspection by a parent or guardian upon his or her request at any time, including prior to their use in the classroom. A school board that elects not to provide an instructional program in human growth and development under this section shall, by September 30 of each school year, send home to the parent or guardian of each pupil enrolled in the school district a notice that includes all of the following:

SB206-AA6,1cn Section 1cn. 118.019 (3) (a), (b) and (c) of the statutes are created to read:

SB206-AA6,6,23 118.019 (3) (a) A statement that the school board is encouraged by state statute to provide instruction in human growth and development in grades kindergarten to 12.

SB206-AA6,6,25 (b) The subjects of instruction required under subs. (2), (2m), and (2r) if the school board were to provide instruction in human growth and development.

SB206-AA6,7,2 (c) A statement that the school board is not providing any human growth and development instruction to pupils enrolled in the school district.

SB206-AA6,1cp Section 1cp. 118.019 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB206-AA6,7,7 118.019 (4) Exemption for individual pupils. No pupil may be required to take instruction in human growth and development or in the specific subjects under subs. (2) and (2m) (2r) if the pupil's parent or guardian files with the teacher or school principal a written request that the pupil be exempted.

SB206-AA6,1cs Section 1cs. 118.019 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB206-AA6,7,23 118.019 (5) Advisory committee. In any school district that offers a human growth and development curriculum, the school board shall appoint an ad hoc advisory committee whose role is to advise the school board on the design and implementation of the human growth and development curriculum and to review the curriculum. Parents composed of parents, teachers, school administrators, pupils, health care professionals, members of the clergy, and other residents of the school district shall comprise the committee. No one category of member shall constitute more than one-fifth of the membership of the committee, except that parents may comprise more than one-fifth of the membership of the committee. No more than one quarter of the members of the committee may be made up of employees of the school district or their spouses or members of the school board or their spouses. The advisory committee shall develop the human growth and development curriculum and advise the school board on the design, review, and implementation of the advisory committee's human growth and development curriculum. The advisory committee shall review the curriculum at least every 3 years.

SB206-AA6,1cv Section 1cv. 146.89 (3r) (e) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB206-AA6,8,3 146.89 (3r) (e) Under this subsection, a volunteer health care provider may not provide instruction in human growth and development under if the instructional program is in compliance with requirements of s. 118.019.".

SB206-AA6,8,4 3. Page 4, line 1: delete " Section 1" and substitute "Section 1g".

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