2021 Indiana Code
Title 20. Education
Article 30. Curriculum
Chapter 5. Mandatory Curriculum
20-30-5-13. Instruction on Human Sexuality or Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Universal Citation: IN Code § 20-30-5-13 (2021)

Sec. 13. Throughout instruction on human sexuality or sexually transmitted diseases, a state accredited school shall:

(1) require a teacher to teach abstinence from sexual activity outside of marriage as the expected standard for all school age children;

(2) include in the instruction that abstinence from sexual activity is the only certain way to avoid out-of-wedlock pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and other associated health problems; and

(3) include in the instruction that the best way to avoid sexually transmitted diseases and other associated health problems is to establish a mutually faithful monogamous relationship in the context of marriage.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-4-11.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.92-2020, SEC.57.

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