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Florida officials pressure schools to roll back sex ed lessons on contraception, consent

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Some Florida school districts are rolling back a more comprehensive approach to sex ed in favor of abstinence-focused lessons under pressure from state officials.

The shift reflects a nationwide push in conservative states to restrict what kids can learn about themselves and their bodies.

Advocates are concerned that young people won't reliably be taught about adolescence, safe sex or relationship violence.