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Critics Say Illinois’ New Sex Education Standards Go Too Far

Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently signed into law a pair of bills that update sex education.

Aired 08/24/2021 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

Critics Say Illinois’ New Sex Education Standards Go Too Far

Clip: 8/24/2021 | 7m 14sVideo has Closed Captions

Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently signed into law a pair of bills that update sex education.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently signed into law a pair of bills that update sex education for K-12 schools in Illinois. Supporters say the move will offer students age-appropriate information, but critics say the new standards go too far.

Aired 08/24/2021 | Rating NR

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