Michigan Democrats Push Sex Education Overhaul

Michigan House Democrats have introduced HB 6068, a bill aiming to overhaul the state's sex education curriculum, which hasn't been updated in two decades. The proposed changes include lifting bans on teaching abortion as a family planning method and distributing contraceptives in schools while maintaining the teaching of abstinence as a prevention method. The bill emphasizes medically accurate and inclusive education that covers consent, healthy relationships, and sexual identity. While Democrats argue these updates are necessary for comprehensive education, Republicans have voiced concerns, claiming it undermines abstinence and introduces inappropriate topics for young students. The bill allows districts to decide their curriculum approach and provides an opt-out clause for parents. With Democrats losing control of the House soon, they face a tight deadline to pass the legislation amidst Republican opposition.