The Alberta government says it’s moving ahead this fall with legislation that would require parents to proactively sign up to have their children opt-in, rather than the usual practice of opting out, for sex education.
It’s a move that has teachers wondering what problem the province is looking to solve.
Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides, in a statement, said school boards, teachers, superintendents and parents are being consulted.
“We intend to propose legislation this fall and will continue to consult with stakeholders throughout the implementation of these policies,” Nicolaides said.
It’s not clear what the legislation might look like, but Premier Danielle Smith said in February it would involve parents opting-in their children to each formal lesson on sexual health.
Opt in to each lesson!!?? So intentionally making it overly complicated and a burden on both teachers and parents.
That is EXACTLY the point - to deny (either deliberately or through omission) basic sex ed to as many students as possible; to block understanding and acceptance of everything other than the straight, white, conservative christian patriarchy.
“please sign this form for mondays lesson. Please sign this form for tuesdays lesson. Please sign this form for wednesdays lesson”
“how many forms are there?”
“theres two weeks of discussions, so please sign these 14 forms”