[§321-11.1]  Medically accurate sexuality
health education.  (a)  Sexuality health education programs funded by the
State shall provide medically accurate and factual information that is age
appropriate and includes education on abstinence, contraception, and methods of
disease prevention to prevent unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted
disease, including human immunodeficiency virus.



(b)  For the purposes of this section:



"Age appropriate" means suitable to a
particular age or age group based on developing cognitive, emotional, and
behavioral capacity typical for that age or age group.



"Factual information" means medical,
psychiatric, psychological, empirical, or statistical information that is
verified or supported by research conducted by recognized medical, psychiatric,
psychological, and public health professionals or organizations.



"Medically accurate" means verified
or supported by research conducted in compliance with accepted scientific
methods and recognized as accurate and objective by professional organizations
and agencies with expertise in the relevant field, such as the federal Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Public Health Association, the
American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American College of Obstetricians and
Gynecologists.



"Sexuality health education" means
education in any medium regarding human development and sexuality, including
education on pregnancy, family planning, and sexually transmitted diseases. [L
Sp 2009, c 27, §2]