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SB 887

Relating to: required subjects in a human growth and development instructional program. (FE)

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by André Jacque

Wisconsin bill mandates specific subjects in school sex education programs; failed passage in 2026 after committee recommendation.

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · SB 887

Legislative bill overview

SB 887 mandates specific subjects that must be included in human growth and development (sex education) instructional programs in Wisconsin schools. The bill specifies curriculum content requirements for these programs, though the exact subjects are not detailed in the provided information.

Why is this important

Sex education curriculum is a consistently contentious education policy area that directly affects what young people learn about reproductive health, relationships, and bodies. These mandates shape school district flexibility in designing age-appropriate programming and reflect broader disagreements about parental rights, educational philosophy, and community values.

Potential points of contention

  • Curriculum control: Disagreement over whether state mandates or local school districts should determine specific instructional content in sensitive subjects
  • Parental notification and opt-out rights: Questions about whether parents must be informed and whether they can remove children from these lessons
  • Age-appropriateness: Debate over what content is suitable for different grade levels and developmental stages
  • Ideological concerns: Differing values regarding comprehensive sex education versus abstinence-focused approaches, and inclusion/treatment of LGBTQ+ topics

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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