Bill to Stop Planned Parenthood From Teaching in Schools

A bill awaiting Gov. Matt Blunt’s signature requires greater emphasis on abstinence in Missouri’s sex education curriculum and prohibits certain organizations from teaching sex education in schools. The bill requires schools to “present abstinence from sexual activity as the preferred choice of behavior in relation to all sexual activity for unmarried pupils.” The bill also prohibits schools from inviting organizations that provide abortion services, such as Planned Parenthood, to teach any part of the sex education curriculum. Full story...

Posted by Editor at June 11, 2007 03:51 PM