HB 3201 - DIGEST

Provides that a school district shall not provide instruction relating to human sexuality to students in grades five through twelve, inclusive, without first providing notice to the students' parents as required by this act.

Provides that instruction relating to human sexuality shall not be provided to, or in the presence of, students in kindergarten or grades one to four, inclusive, in a public school setting.

Provides that a school district found to be in violation of this act by a court of competent jurisdiction is liable to the student or the parent or guardian of the student for damages in the amount of one hundred dollars per incident, for actions filed before December 31, 2008. Beginning January 1, 2008, the amount of damages shall be adjusted annually by an inflation factor based on the change in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bremerton consumer price index for all urban consumers.

Provides that, in any action brought under this act, the school district has the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence that it complied with the notice and written approval required by this act. A prevailing plaintiff is entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs.