Republicans in staunchly conservative states are championing some atypical legislation this session — promoting sex education, government welfare and more birth control
that would require comprehensive, medically accurate sex ed to be taught in the states’ schools starting in grade 5 or 6 — instead of their current abstinence-based approach.
Some Democrats chafe at Republicans for taking credit for proposals they have long supported, particularly those aimed at underserved communities.“This has been a long time effort specifically led by Black women in the legislature,” said Florida Democratic Rep. Anna Eskamani. “Republicans are trying to give off the impression that they’re championing issues for women and families while they strip away our bodily autonomy and rights.
Several female Republican lawmakers told POLITICO that while they’ve long understood the need to increase access to contraception,fall provided an opening for them to talk with their male colleagues about the importance of such policies. A similar bill in Indiana also received enthusiastic support when it passed the House in late February.
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