5395-S.E AMH KRAF H5229.1

ESSB 5395 - H AMD TO ED COMM AMD (H-4971.4/20) 1754

By Representative Kraft

WITHDRAWN 03/04/2020

On page 5, line 7, after "(11)" insert "Any discussion of abortion in the curriculum, instruction, or materials used in accordance with this section must reference all of the potential risks associated with abortion, including sterilization, grief, and emotional trauma that can last a lifetime.

(12)"

On page 5, line 8, after "(a)" insert ""Abortion," as in RCW 9.02.170, means any medical treatment intended to induce the termination of a pregnancy except for the purpose of producing a live birth;

(b)"

Reletter the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

EFFECT: (1) Specifies that any discussion of abortion in the curriculum, instruction, or materials used in accordance with provisions governing sexual health education and comprehensive sexual health education must reference all of the potential risks associated with abortion, including sterilization, grief, and emotional trauma that can last a lifetime.

(2) Defines "abortion" by copying an existing definition in statutory provisions governing crimes and punishments.

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