Will Senate Bill 521 kill sex education?
In the 9th grade, my good friend became pregnant. The sex education course at our school didn’t teach girls about contraceptives. She was prompted to drop out of school, woks two jobs, and still struggles to feed her own child.
Earlier this month, Senator Ken Paxton proposed Senate Bill 521which would require students to provide written permission from parents (at least two weeks in advanced) to participate in a sex education class if the course is taught by an individual who is not a district employee. Public health experts say this would lead many school districts to stop teaching sex education.
Sex education saves lives, and gives young students the tools they need to practice safe sex, should they choose to have it.
As citizens, we must encourage our representatives to vote down this bill. Do it for the students, and for a safer state.
Regards,
Michael Graves
Dallas Resident
