Florida Schools Roll Back Sex Ed on Contraception and Consent

State officials push abstinence-focused curriculum, reducing comprehensive sex education coverage.

Florida Department of Education, led by an appointee of Gov. Ron DeSantis, directs districts to scale back sex ed lessons.
New state law requires curriculum approval by the Florida Department of Education if non-designated textbooks are used.
Advocates worry the rollback will harm students' understanding of safe sex, human development, and relationship violence.
Research shows comprehensive sex ed delays sexual initiation and reduces teen pregnancy and STIs.
Parents can opt their children out of sex ed, but public surveys indicate strong support for comprehensive education.