53G-10-409. Prohibition on instruction by an elective abortion provider or affiliate.

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Effective 7/1/2025

(1)As used in this section:

(a)"Abortion" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-7-301 .

(b)"Affiliate" means an entity with a legal relationship to another entity, where the entities establish:

(i)common ownership, management, or control;

(ii)a franchise or similar agreement; or

(iii)a license agreement permitting the use of a brand name, trademark, service mark, or other identification.

(c)"Debranded maturation curriculum" means a puberty or maturation education program that excludes all corporate, organizational, or third-party branding, logos, sponsorships, or materials associated with an elective abortion entity.

(2)An LEA may not allow an entity employee, representative, or affiliate that performs elective abortions or provides debranded maturation curriculum to:

(a)deliver instruction or programs on all health or health related topics in a school that receives state funding; or

(b)provide materials or media on a health topic for distribution or display in a school that receives state funding, if the materials or media are created by, funded by, donated by, or bear the identifying mark of the entity or the entity's affiliate.

(a)In accordance with Section 53E-3-401 , the state board may:

(i)impose a monetary penalty on an LEA that violates this section; and

(ii)withhold funds allocated under Title 53F, Chapter 2, State Funding -- Minimum School Program, for continued noncompliance.

(b)The state board shall make rules, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, to administer and enforce a penalty imposed under Subsection (3)(a) .

Enacted by Chapter 374 , 2025 General Session