now: school instruction;
sexual conduct; minors
SB 1222 requires school districts with existing sex education curricula to include instruction on the laws relating to sexual conduct with a minor for pupils in grades seven through twelve.
According to state law, sexual conduct with a minor who is under the age of 15 is a Class 2 felony and is punishable with up to 20 years in prison. Sexual conduct with a minor who is at least 15 years of age is a Class 6 felony and is punishable with up to one year in prison, or if the offender is the minor’s parent, stepparent, adoptive parent, legal guardian, or foster parent it is a Class 2 felony punishable with up to five years in prison. Sexual conduct with a minor is defined as intentionally or knowingly engaging in sexual intercourse or oral sexual contact with any person under the age of 18 (ARS 13-1405).