A new law has made Missouri the first state to ban Planned Parenthood from teaching sex education classes in public schools.
The legislation’s enactment gave permanent status to the Missouri Alternatives to Abortion Services Program, allowing schools to emphasize abstinence during sex education classes. The law also prevents any personnel affiliated with abortion clinics from teaching sex education classes.
Republican Gov. Matt Blunt signed the bill into law at Concord Baptist Church, Jefferson City, Mo., July 6, saying in a written statement, “All life is precious and needs to be treated with the utmost dignity and respect.” The law went into effect Aug. 28. (BP)
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