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"NYC Kindergarten HIV/AIDS Curriculum Includes Education on Penises and Vulvas"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post

New York City public school students as young as 4 are learning about HIV/AIDS through a revamped curriculum that includes a book identifying vulvas and penises, as well as teaching gender-neutral pronouns. The program, funded in part by the CDC, has sparked parental concerns about the appropriateness of the material for kindergarteners, with some feeling it should be taught at home instead. The curriculum covers HIV transmission, medication, and needle safety, and was updated for the first time since 2012 to align with equity, anti-bias, and social-emotional learning competencies.

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Florida Bill Proposes Ban on Period Talk in Schools for Young Girls

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Business Insider

A proposed bill in Florida limits sexual health education to grades six through twelve, which would ban girls younger than grade six from discussing their periods while at school. The bill is part of a string of laws being pushed by Florida Republicans related to gender and sexuality. Democratic state Rep. Ashley Gantt pointed out that girls typically start menstruating from ages 10 to 15, which would include fourth and fifth graders. The bill passed the subcommittee, with members voting along party lines.

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