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SUSD considers bringing back sex ed

Committee established to consider move

During it’s Jan. 30 meeting, the district’s governing board voted unanimously to appoint a 12-person committee to look at bringing the topic back to district schools and what curriculum to use.

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Sex education may be coming back to Scottsdale Unified School District schools.

During its Jan. 30 meeting, the district’s governing board unanimously appointed a 12-person committee to look at bringing the topic back to district schools and what curriculum to use.

Associate Superintendent Dr. Karen Benson said district officials are considering reinstating sex education because parents and staff members, including school nurses, have requested it.

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