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Utah gov vetoed abstinence-only sex ed!
Governor Gary Herbert just vetoed the abstinence-only sex education bill in Utah. This makes me so happy and very surprised! He really seemed like he was going to sign it, especially since he is up for re-election this year. Unfortunately, he is probably going to sign the 72-hour abortion waiting period bill.
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SALT LAKE CITY ? Utah Gov. Gary Herbert late Friday vetoed the controversial sex education bill, turning back the legislative effort to eliminate classroom discussion tied to contraceptives, intercourse and homosexuality.
"Existing law respects the ability of Utah parents to choose if and how their student will receive classroom instruction on these topics," Herbert said in a prepared statement. "I am unwilling to conclude that the State knows better than Utah's parents as to what is best for their children"
The bill, HB363, was one of the more controversial issues the 2012 Legislature addressed and the uproar amplified after lawmakers adjourned, with thousands calling for its veto through phone calls, emails, an online petition and protests at the Captiol.
HB363 passed with overwhelming majorities in both legislative chambers, but it would be necessary for some dissenting lawmakers to change their votes in order to overrule the veto. Allie Isom, a spokeswoman for Herbert, said it is the prerogative of the legislature to challenge the veto if they choose, but that the possibility did not influence the governor's decision.
"The governor makes his decisions irrespective of what they will do," she said.
She said after careful consideration of the bill, Herbert decided it went to far.
"He feels he can't sign a bill that restricts a parent's choices," she said.
Rep. Bill Wright, R-Holden, who sponsored the bill, has said that in addition to reasserting the role of parents in the education of their children, he was motivated by what he perceived as inappropriate material being presented in schools. Specifically, he mentioned material developed by Planned Parenthood and links on the Utah State Office of Education website that directed users to Planned Parenthood content.
Representatives from both organizations said that collaboration ended last year. But the sentiment gained momentum in the Legislature and help push its passage.
The bill drew condemnation from thousands who voiced their opinions through social media and in calls to the governor's office, fearing the bill could keep potentially life-saving information from students who might not receive it otherwise. Others supported the bill that attempted to put the focus of sex education into the home.
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