Sex Education
In the News

Both through state budgets and legislation the struggle continues to ensure that teens have access to comprehensive sex education, as opposed to abstinence only education. Comprehensive sex education is proven to help teens make healthier decisions when and if they have sex.

N.C. Senate Passes Education Bill Claiming Link Between Abortion, Preterm Births
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
The North Carolina Senate on Monday approved a bill (SB 132) that would require school health educators to teach students that abortion can increase the risk of premature births in future pregnancies, the AP/WFMY News 2 reports.

N.C. Senate Bill Would Teach Students Abortion is Linked to Premature Birth
Friday, May 10, 2013
The North Carolina Senate Health Committee on Wednesday approved a bill (SB 132) that would require school health educators to teach students that abortion can increase the risk of premature births in future pregnancies, the Raleigh News & Observer reports.

Several States Take Aim at Comprehensive Sex Education
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Lawmakers in several states this year are backing legislation to curtail comprehensive sex education in favor of antiabortion and abstinence-focused programs, The Week reports.

Nev. Assembly Passes Comprehensive Sex Education Bill
Thursday, April 25, 2013
The Nevada Assembly on Tuesday voted 26-15 to approve a bill (AB 230) that would implement a new sex education curriculum in public schools, the AP/NECN reports.

Ohio House Drops 'Gateway Sexual Activity' Sex Ed Provision From Budget
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
The Ohio House on Thursday voted 76-19 to remove a budget amendment that would have barred instructors from discussing "gateway sexual activity" in sex education classes, StateImpact Ohio reports.

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