Committee backs SB 209 emphasizing 'risk-avoidance' and abstinence-focused instruction
The Senate committee gave SB 209 a favorable report. Sponsor Senator Shellnut said the bill emphasizes abstinence as the 'only 100% guaranteed' way to avoid pregnancy and STDs and promotes age-appropriate instruction; one member signaled concerns and will abstain on a floor vote to seek additional scope changes.
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Senator Shellnut introduced SB 209 as a bill focused on 'risk avoidance' education, saying the measure aims to structure what is taught in classrooms and to counter perceived misinformation about sexual-health instruction.
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