SEX EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD (SEAB)
The State of Michigan states that every school district that chooses to implement sex education must have a sex education advisory board (SEAB).
The Imlay City School Board of Education determines the terms of service, the number of members, and a membership selection process that reasonably reflects the school district population.
The SEAB must include parents of children attending ICS, pupils in the district’s schools, educators, local clergy, and community health professionals.
At least half of the members must be parents who have a child attending a school operated by NVPS. A majority of those parent members must not be employed by the school district.
Members must be given two weeks written or electronic notice of meetings.
SEAB is responsible for establishing program goals and objectives for pupil knowledge and skills that are likely to reduce the rates of sex, pregnancy, and STDs.
SEAB is responsible for reviewing and recommending materials and methods to the local school board, taking into consideration the district’s needs, demographics, and trends including, but not limited to, teenage pregnancy rates, STD rates, and incidents of sexual violence and harassment.
References
Legal Mandates
Michigan Compiled Law-Section 380.1507
MDE HIV/STD and Sex Education Webpage
MDE Summary of Legal Obligations and Best Practices
ICS Advisory Board Members