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Teachers, administrators oppose bill that would require images of second‑trimester D&E abortions in classrooms
Summary
HB 753 would require human‑sexuality instruction to include images of dilation‑and‑evacuation abortions at 20–25 weeks. The state Board of Public Education, school administrators and educators urged the committee to reject the measure as an overreach into curriculum and age‑appropriateness.
Rep. Lucas Schubert told the committee HB 753 would ensure students see visual material showing what a dilation‑and‑evacuation abortion at 20–25 weeks looks like as part of human‑sexuality instruction. He argued the change would increase 'honesty' and help students understand the medical procedure.
Opponents included the School Administrators of Montana, the Board of Public Education, the Montana…
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