The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Ann S. Brown.
DIGEST
SB 218 Original 2016 Regular Session Bishop
Present law authorizes public schools to offer instruction in "sex education" provided that such
instructions is integrated into an existing course of study such as biology, science, physical hygiene,
or physical education.
Proposed law retains present law.
Present law prohibits testing, quizzing, or surveying students about their personal beliefs or practices
in sex, morality, or religion.
Proposed law creates an exception to present law by authorizing the Dept. of Education and the Dept.
of Health & Hospital to survey students about their risk behavior associated with chronic health
conditions, including those related to sexual health.
Effective August 1, 2016.
(Amends R.S. 17:281(A)(2))