State Senate Passes Sex-Ed Bill
The measure passed with a party line vote.
State requirements for stressing abstinence in sexual education classes passed the Wisconsin State Senate with a 17-15 party-line vote. Authored by Mary Lazich (R-New Berlin), the bill that effectively repeals the Healthy Youth Act passed by the Democrat-controlled legislature in 2010. The bill now moves to the Republican-controlled Assembly. “The Strong Communities/Healthy Kids Act is another win for proponents of local control,” Lazich said in a written statement. “This takes the emphasis of human growth and development away from special interests and government mandates, and places it on ensuring students receive the necessary education to become healthy and productive members of society.” The Healthy Youth Act required comprehensive, …
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Duane Michalski
2:07 pm on Friday, November 4, 2011
I think the bigger question is...Where is the responsibility of the parents. Do we really want a potential pedophile (teacher) teaching our kids about sex. What is wrong with..."why have sex until you are married?" At least it should be an option. And for the record...I did not wait...I had a child out of wedlock and i have paid a heavy price for it. I tell my daughter all the time she is the … more ›