Trump administration targets California sex ed program
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California must submit its sex education curriculums to the Trump administration for a medical accuracy review, alarming LGBTQ advocates. This scrutiny targets the Personal Responsibility Education Program, which funds sex education to prevent pregnancy and STIs. The review is seen by advocates like Jorge Reyes Salinas of Equality California as a move towards censorship, particularly against discussions of gender-affirming care. The state health department reports that this program aids 22 agencies in regions that need sex education, highlighting the stakes involved for vulnerable populations.
California is facing a federal requirement to submit its sex education curricula for an unusual medical accuracy review, raising concerns among LGBTQ advocates about potential censorship.
Jorge Reyes Salinas stated this investigation is not about transparency, but about censorship and eliminating vital resources for people in need, particularly regarding gender-affirming care.
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