KRS § 158.1415 — KY Code / Title XIII / Chapter 158 / Section 158.1415
158.1415 Curriculum for instruction on human sexuality or sexually transmitted diseases -- Written consent of parents -- Notification to parents -- Provision of alternative curriculum -- Exceptions
Status: in_force

158.1415 Curriculum for instruction on human sexuality or sexually transmitted

diseases -- Written consent of parents -- Notification to parents -- Provision of

alternative curriculum -- Exceptions.

(1) If a school council or, if none exists, the principal adopts a curriculum for human

sexuality or sexually transmitted diseases, instruction shall include but not be

limited to the following content:

(a) Abstinence from sexual activity is the desirable goal for all school-age

children;

(b) Abstinence from sexual activity is the only certain way to avoid unintended

pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and other associated health

problems;

(c) The best way to avoid sexually transmitted diseases and other associated

health problems is to establish a permanent mutually faithful monogamous

relationship;

(d) A policy to respect parental rights by ensuring that:

1. Except as provided in subsection (4)(b) of this section, children in grade

five (5) and below do not receive any instruction through curriculum or

programs on human sexuality or sexually transmitted diseases; or

2. Any child, regardless of grade level, enrolled in the district does not

receive any instruction or presentation that has a goal or purpose of

students studying or exploring gender identity, gender expression, or

sexual orientation; and

(e) A policy to notify a parent in advance and obtain the parent's written consent

before the parent's child in grade six (6) or above receives any instruction

through curriculum or programs on human sexuality or sexually transmitted

diseases authorized in this section.

(2) Any course, curriculum, or program offered by a public school on the subject of

human sexuality provided by school personnel or by third parties authorized by the

school shall:

(a) Provide an alternative course, curriculum, or program without any penalty to

the student's grade or standing for students whose parents have not provided

written consent as required in subsection (1)(e) of this section;

(b) Be subject to an inspection by parents of participating students that allows

parents to review the following materials:

1. Curriculum;

2. Instructional materials;

3. Lesson plans;

4. Assessments or tests;

5. Surveys or questionnaires;

6. Assignments; and

7. Instructional activities;

(c) Be developmentally appropriate; and

(d) Be limited to a curriculum that has been subject to the reasonable review and

response by stakeholders in conformity with this subsection and KRS

160.345(2).

(3) A public school offering any course, curriculum, or program on the subject of

human sexuality shall provide notification to the parents of a student at least two (2)

weeks prior to the student's planned participation in the course, curriculum, or

program. The notification shall:

(a) Inform the parents of the provisions of subsection (2) of this section;

(b) Provide the date the course, curriculum, or program is scheduled to begin;

(c) Detail the process for a parent to review the materials outlined in subsection

(2) of this section;

(d) Explain the process for a parent to provide written consent for the student's

participation in the course, curriculum, or program; and

(e) Provide the contact information for the teacher or instructor of the course,

curriculum, or program and a school administrator designated with oversight.

(4) Nothing in this section shall prohibit school personnel from:

(a) Discussing human sexuality, including the sexuality of any historic person,

group, or public figure, where the discussion provides necessary context in

relation to a topic of instruction from a curriculum approved pursuant to KRS

160.345;

(b) Providing age-appropriate instruction on child sexual abuse through

curriculum or programs in accordance with the standards set forth by the

National Children's Alliance and approved by the Children's Advocacy

Centers of Kentucky, regardless of grade level; or

(c) Responding to a question from a student during class regarding human

sexuality as it relates to a topic of instruction from a curriculum approved

pursuant to KRS 160.345.