Assembly Member Gallagher's proposal to modify California's comprehensive sexual health education framework centers on expanding parental access to instructional materials and information about external instructors. The legislation amends existing Education Code provisions to allow parents and guardians to both inspect and make copies of non-copyrighted written materials that will be presented by outside consultants or guest speakers, with schools permitted to charge up to 10 cents per page for copying services.

The measure requires school districts to provide detailed notification to parents about planned sexual health and HIV prevention instruction, including the credentials and training of any external presenters. Districts must inform parents at the beginning of each school year, or upon enrollment, about their right to review materials and receive copies. For instruction arranged after the school year begins, parents must receive notice at least 14 days before the scheduled lessons.

The bill maintains the existing "opt-out" framework that allows parents to excuse their children from this instruction through written request, while explicitly prohibiting districts from requiring active parental consent. Anonymous student surveys about health behaviors remain permissible for grades 7-12 under the same passive consent model. Local education agencies retain discretion over the use of outside instructors, though they must now document and disclose these individuals' relevant qualifications to parents.