Kentucky legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky HB461: AN ACT relating to human sexuality instruction in public schools.
Status: In committee, January 29, 2026
Amend KRS 158.1415 to exclude puberty instruction from the prohibition of human sexuality instruction for students in the fifth grade and below; make human sexuality instruction opt-out for parents instead of opt-in.
What the bill says
An act relating to human sexuality instruction in public schools.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT relating to human sexuality instruction in public schools. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky: Section 1. KRS 158.1415 is amended to read as follows: (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 …
Sponsors
- Adrielle Camuel (D, HD-093) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : to Primary and Secondary Education (H)
- : to Committee on Committees (H)
- : introduced in House
Subjects: Education, Elementary And Secondary, Children And Minors, Parental Rights, Public Health
Common questions
- What is HB461?
- HB461 is a bill in the Kentucky Legislature (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT relating to human sexuality instruction in public schools.
- What does HB461 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to human sexuality instruction in public schools.
- What is the status of HB461?
- In committee as of January 29, 2026. Latest action: to Primary and Secondary Education (H) (January 29, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB461?
- Adrielle Camuel (D, HD-093).
- Where is the official record for HB461?
- On the Kentucky Legislature website: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/hb461.html
Source: official Kentucky record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.