“We have to look at this through all grade levels, it is not too early to teach children about healthy relationships,” said state Rep. Kathleen Willis, an Addison Democrat who is the House sponsor of the act. “We hear about students being bullied young, by doing this starting at a young age, we are making sure we take those steps forward so we can have young adults that can later understand behaviors and healthy relationships.”
30 states require sex ed in public schools, but Illinois doesn’t. Some are fighting for a change.
