Massachusetts education leaders adopted new sexual education guidelines for public schools that are being praised by LGBTQ+ supporters.
, celebrated the decision, saying in a press conference Tuesday that the state"is leading the way by providing a health and physical education framework that is inclusive, medically accurate and age-appropriate to help them make decisions that are right for their health and wellbeing."
Massachusetts' new sex and health education standards include different guidelines for four age groups: pre-K through second grade; grades 3-5; grades 6-8; and grades 9-12. As children get older, the guidelines include education about gender identity, sexual orientation and sexual health.In a guideline for third to fifth graders, the standards say that the class will be able to,"describe the differences between assigned sex at birth and gender identity and explain how one’s outward appearance and behavior does not define one’s gender identity or sexual orientation," by the end of fifth grade.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey takes a selfie on the State House steps with members of the LGBTQ+ community.
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