Several conservative, pro-family groups packed the Utah Board of Education meeting Thursday to protest the part of state code that says teachers can answer “spontaneous questions” from students about sex.
One woman called that allowance “inappropriate and potentially graphic.” Another said it opened the possibility for educators to get into “grossly irresponsible” material — and stray away from discussions on abstinence. Several speakers worried about what might be taught on abortion.
“If one child asks about oral sex or something explicit and the teacher answers it, it doesn’t mean the other 30 kids want to hear it,” said Robert Woods, who has four boys in public school.