HB 354 — Relating to education; to amend Section 2 of Act 2022-290, now appearing as Section 16-40A-5, Code of Alabama 1975; to prohibit classroom instruction related to gender identity or sexual orientation in public K-12 schools at certain grade levels and in any grade level in a manner that is not age or developmentally appropriate; to require parents to be notified if there is a change in services or monitoring relating to his or her child's mental, emotional, or physical health; to require parents to be notified of health care services available to students and to allow a parent to opt his or her child out; to require parental consent for certain health care screenings or questionnaires for K-12 students; to provide parents with procedures to express their concern with a local board of education's compliance with certain policies; and to provide a remedy in certain situations.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 354 do?

Education, certain instruction about gender identity and sexual orientation, prohibited; notification of parents regarding student's mental, emotional, or physical health, required; right to opt child out of certain health services, provided; remedies , provided

Who sponsors HB 354?

HB 354 is sponsored by Mack Butler (R).

What is the current status of HB 354?

This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

Where can I track HB 354?

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