SB 209·AL·senate
Public K-12 schools; sex education (sex ed) curriculum further provided for, sexual risk avoidance established as sex ed curriculum, policies of local boards of education related to sex ed further provided for, parent or guardian notice of sex ed curriculum required, Attorney General authorized to enforce
EnactedFiled Jan 27, 2026
Sponsor: Shay Shelnutt (R)
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Enacted
Apr 17, 2026
Summary
The bill mandates that any sex‑education or human reproductive curriculum in Alabama K‑12 public schools must emphasize sexual risk avoidance and abstinence. It bars instruction for kindergarten through fourth grade, requires parental notification and an opt‑out option, and limits the use of certain materials and providers. The Attorney General is given authority to enforce these requirements.
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