Federal officials have mandated California to remove references to "gender ideology" from its federally-funded sexual education program for at-risk youth aged 10 to 19. This program, named PREP, is distinct from the state's general K-12 education curriculum.
• The letter from the federal Administration for Children and Families (ACF) states that the previous approval for gender ideology lessons under PREP was not authorized and exceeded the agency's powers.
• Federal officials highlighted concerns with specific lesson materials aimed at middle school students regarding transgender identity.
• The PREP program aims to deliver comprehensive sexual health education and has shown improvements in condom knowledge among participants.
• California's Governor Gavin Newsom stated the state learned of this federal request through media channels rather than official communication.
• The letter from ACF cited eight specific materials for removal, including lessons on gender transitioning and identity.
• These lessons describe the concept of transgender identity and medical procedures related to gender affirmation, and have been integrated into California's Medi-Cal coverage.
The federal request for California to eliminate gender ideology references from the PREP program raises concerns about regulatory authority and the content of sexual education available to at-risk youth in the state.
https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_810634b1-2b5d-4637-97f1-4c53f177984c.html?a
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