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Bill to Expand Colo. Sex-Ed Standards Advances

by KREX News Room
by Jacklyn Thrapp

Story Created: Mar 19, 2013 at 3:34 AM MDT

Story Updated: Mar 19, 2013 at 3:40 AM MDT

DENVER (AP) - Revamped sex-education standards have now passed both chambers of the state Legislature, despite complaints from Republicans that the new standards could encourage sexual activity and infringe on parental rights.

The bill would create new statewide standards for teaching abstinence and safe sex. Parents would be required to opt out, instead of the current requirement that they approve participation for their children.

The bill passed the Senate Monday on a 20-15 party-line vote. The Senate made a few changes to the bill, including a requirement that sex-ed programs must stress the importance of abstinence.

The Senate changes mean the House will have to reconsider the measure before it can become law.

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Floyd said on Tuesday, Mar 19 at 6:39 AM

The democrats true agenda is now in the face of the people of Colorado. Are the people going to allow this to happen? This should be put up for a vote by the people, not done without the peoples consent. This will actually become the rape of the children of Colorado, and the democrats love it or they wouldn't even be considering this type of legislation. This is not a step up in education, this is ten steps down a very narrow and steep stairway. There is no light at the bottom, and there is no landing.

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