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According to WKOWTV.com (Madison, WI), "Wisconsin schools that teach sex ed, would have to teach students how to use birth control, under a new bill passed by the state legislature. It passed along party lines, supported by all Democrats and voted against by Republicans."
YAY!
The new provisions would take effect for the 2010-2011 school year, requiring school districts that teach sex ed, to do so in a medically accurate, age appropriate way that includes abstinence and teaching kids about contraceptives.
Chris Taylor of Planned Parenthood says "We know that if teens have good information, they're much more likely to make good choices. Stressing abstinence, but also teaching about contraception is really key."
According to WKOWTV.com, "The most recent stats reveal more than 6,000 babies born to teenage mothers, and more than 9,700 STD's contracted by teens.About 88 percent of Wisconsin schools teach some kind of pregnancy prevention. School boards are not required to teach sex ed at all, and they still have control over curriculum, as long as it meets the requirements of the bill."
Parents have the final say and can opt their children out of Sex Ed if they see fit. The Bill is on the Govenor's Desk and he is expected to sign it soon.
My Thoughts...
Congrats To Wisconsin for Finally realizing what other states will realize in the coming years, that Ab-only programs do not work! Many states need to invest in comprehensive sex education curriculum in their schools, but I also believe that it is not just the school that is responsible for teaching young adults about sex, but it is also up to the parents to make sure they are teaching their children about relationships and safe sex.
To read more about the Senate Approval for Birth Control Curriculum, click here.
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