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§ 37-13-173. Notice to parents; right to request inclusion of children in program of instruction; review of materials

MS Code § 37-13-173 (2019) (N/A)
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Each school providing instruction or any other presentation on human sexuality in the classroom, assembly or other official setting shall be required to provide no less than one (1) week’s written notice thereof to the parents of children in such programs of instruction. The written notice must inform the parents of their right to request the inclusion of their child for such instruction or presentation. The notice also must inform the parents of the right, and the appropriate process, to review the curriculum and all materials to be used in the lesson or presentation. Upon the request of any parent, the school shall excuse the parent’s child from such instruction or presentation, without detriment to the student.

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