Senator HEMBREE proposed the following amendment (WAB\3257C001.RT.WAB20):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, Section 59-32-20(D), by deleting the subsection and inserting:

/ (D) At the next cyclical review of the health standards, the board shall continue to revise existing age appropriate standards and concepts that address mental, emotional, and social health. Before September 1, 2021, in addition to the current standards, the board shall continue to make standards aligned instructional materials available to districts. Districts shall continue to adopt or develop curriculum locally. /

Amend the bill further, SECTION 2, Section 59-32-30(A)(4), by deleting the item and inserting:

/(4) Beginning with the 2021-2022 School Year, each:

(a) seventh grade student must be offered one unit of instruction in mental health and wellness based on the instructional unit selected or adopted by the board in Section 59-32-20(D); and

(b) ninth grade student shall receive and successfully complete a one unit course of study in mental health and wellness based on the instructional unit selected or adopted by the board in Section 59-32-20(D). /