Massachusetts students will receive sex and health education that is intended to be more inclusive of the LGBTQ community and teach about bodily autonomy, mental and emotional health, dating safety, nutrition, sexually transmitted infections and consent, after a board of education vote on Tuesday. The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education on Tuesday unanimously adopted a new set of curriculum…
Adam Schepis, who has a transgender son in the state's public school system, said during the board meeting's public comment section on Tuesday that his son came out in fifth grade.
Feedback included concerns over the"age-appropriateness and implementation" of sexual health and sexual orientation content, as well as religious objections, concerns over using medically accurate terms for genitals in pre-K through second grade and opposition to the inclusion of gender identity. Other changes based on public comments include adding gambling as an addictive behavior, following concerns related to"the rise of online gaming and social media advertisements.
A total of 12 lawmakers submitted public comments, though the content of their feedback was not shared in the department's public summary of comments.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
MCAS scores show Mass. students still lagging compared to pre-pandemicMassachusetts students are making progress in math and English language arts (ELA), 2023 test scores reveal, but they still lag behind compared to the years before the pandemic. On Tuesday the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education released the 2023 Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) scores. MCAS are a standardized test administered to grades 3 -8 and high school….
Weiterlesen »
What Are the Most Popular Cars in Massachusetts?Japanese cars are the most popular among Massachusetts drivers, according to IHS Automotive.
Weiterlesen »
Russell Brand’s performance at Theatre Royal Windsor on Tuesday postponedAmid a series of rape and sexual assault allegations against the comedian.
Weiterlesen »
Leeds Met Office Tuesday weather forecast as heavy rain continuesIt will be another wet and windy day
Weiterlesen »
Live Nottinghamshire travel updates on Tuesday, September 19All the latest updates on the roads this morning
Weiterlesen »