Newsom vetoes bill to provide free condoms in California high schools over budget concerns

California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill to provide free condoms in public high schools due to the state's budget deficit.
The bill would have required high schools to make condoms freely available and allowed distribution in some junior high schools.
Supporters argued the bill would promote safe sex and remove barriers, but Newsom cited fiscal responsibility.
Newsom signed a separate measure requiring new school buses be zero-emission vehicles starting in 2035.
Statistics show high STI rates among California youth, highlighting the need for comprehensive sexual health initiatives.