The Birds and the Bees in the Beehive State
The Salt Lake Tribune’s Lisa Schencker does a nice job explaining what recently passed legislation will mean for sex education instruction in Utah’s public schools. (For more on the debate, check out The Educated Reporter.)
The new law, which hasn’t yet taken effect, will make it optional
for Utah schools to teach sex ed. And those that do will have to
follow a so-called “abstinence-only” curriculum (although
contraception can be mentioned in certain circumstances).
What’s being taught in your local schools? How often do you hear
from parents or community leaders concerned about the sex ed
curriculum? Do your state standards prohibit, discourage or
encourage discussion about sexual orientation?
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