Florida has told school districts around the state that they may not teach teenagers about contraception, show them pictures depicting human reproductive anatomy or discuss topics such as sexual consent and domestic violence, according to district officials and an advocate for comprehensive sexual health education. As a result, Orange County Public Schools plans to scrap its own high school sex education plans and instead use a state-approved textbook that focuses on abstinence.
Similar Stories to ‘emphasize Abstinence’ In Sex Ed, Florida Tells Schools, Skip Lessons On Contraception on Bing News
Leslie Postal, South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Sun, 09/22/2024 - 4:00am
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- ‘Emphasize abstinence’ in sex ed, Florida tells schools, skip lessons on contraception
Florida has told school districts around the state that they may not teach teenagers about contraception, show them pictures depicting human reproductive anatomy or discuss topics such as sexual ...
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Since the 1970s, public support for sex education has grown, spurred by concerns over teen pregnancy and later, HIV/AIDS. Research from the Guttmacher Institute shows that today, 38 states and D.C.
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