Community reacts to Alabama abstinence-only education bill

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – The Alabama Senate last week passed Senate Bill 209, legislation that would require public schools to teach “sexual risk avoidance” to students.

The bill prohibits classes from providing information about contraceptive materials or teaching students how to access contraception.

Under the proposed curriculum, students would be taught to avoid all types of sexual content. Supporters argue the measure would help prevent teens from participating in sexual activity and enable them to make informed decisions about their health…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS