Dr. Blevins interviews Laurie Dils, Program Supervisor for Sexual Health Education at the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) regarding Bill 5395, the new sex ed bill recently signed into law by Governor Inslee. The bill is currently on referendum fall 2020 for public vote.

Ms. Dils and Dr. Blevins talk through the intention, historical context, and outline of the bill, especially for the kindergarten through third grade social-emotional requirements and the fourth and fifth grade puberty requirements. Ms. Dils also addresses some misinformation on social media about the bill that is prominent on social media.

For parents and educators outside of Washington, this is a good conversation about sex ed generally and how schools play a role and think through the process of helping students through this part of development.

The bill as signed by Gov. Inslee: http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2019-20/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Passed%20Legislature/5395-S.PL.pdf?q=20200311153809

The webpage link: https://www.k12.wa.us/student-success/resources-subject-area/sexual-health-education