Sen. Shay Shelnutt

Alabama's New Sex Ed Law: Abstinence-Only Curriculum

Alabamas New Sex Education Law: Abstinence-Focused, Graphic Content Banned Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a new law, Senate Bill two-oh-nine, revolutionizing sex education in schools. The law emphasizes sexual risk avoidance, promoting abstinence as the primary method to prevent pregnancy and STDs. Comprehensive sex education, previously criticized for being too explicit, is now prohibited. The bill, sponsored by Republican Senator Shay Shelnutt and Representative Susan DuBose, was passed with minimal opposition. Critics had long argued against the old curriculum due to sexually graphic content and perceived agendas. The new law bans such content, contraceptive demonstrations, information on birth control or abortions, and ties to non-abstinence advocating groups. Schools must now teach students to recognize sexual abuse, unhealthy relationships, coercion, and exploitation, and report them promptly. The law also covers resisting peer pressure, avoiding cyberbullying, sexting, porn, online predators, and legal risks. However, no sex education is provided for kindergarten through fourth grade. The new rules take effect on October first, aiming to focus on risks and safety. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ffcf8e35386b30ed

Religious release time from school now a parent’s right in Alabama

Alabama parents will soon have a clear legal right to have their children briefly excused from public school during the school day for off‑campus religious instruction. Governor Kay Ivey has signed SB248, the Alabama Released Time Credit Act, sponsored by State Sen. Shay Shelnutt (R‑Trussville), and State Rep. Susan DuBose (R‑Hoover). The law takes effect […] The post Religious release time from school now a parent’s right in Alabama appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Bill requiring ‘sexual risk avoidance’ in place of sexual education goes to Gov. Kay Ivey

The Alabama House of Representatives Tuesday passed a bill that would require abstinence only teaching – called “sexual risk avoidance” — instead of comprehensive sex education. SB 209, sponsored by Sen. Shay Shelnutt, R-Trussville, also prohibits instructors from teaching students how to obtain contraceptives or how to use them. Parents are able to opt their […]

Alabama's Sex Ed Bill Vote: Abstinence Only

Alabamas House of Representatives prepares for a pivotal vote on Tuesday regarding Senate Bill 209, which aims to revolutionize sex education in public schools. The bill, sponsored by Senator Shay Shelnutt and Representative Susan Dubose, emphasizes sexual risk avoidance and abstinence as the primary means of preventing pregnancies and STDs. The proposal bans sex education for kindergarten to fourth-grade students and eliminates comprehensive sex ed, contraception, and abortion information. Democrats are expected to oppose the bill, and the outcome could significantly impact sex education statewide. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a17b357e2989c80e