The Trump Administration is threatening California with funding cuts over a sex education program accused of promoting gender identity, which the Department of Health and Human Services claims violates federal law. Activists argue this decision harms transgender and nonbinary youth by denying them critical education. The Administration's ultimatum includes a 60-day deadline to remove perceived indoctrination. California officials are reviewing the situation, pointing out that the program addresses broader youth health issues, including teen pregnancies and STI rates, and is not limited to the LGBTQ+ community.
"If this language is taken away, I think it creates more harms in these communities. It creates more division. You’re basically depriving a generation from understanding what these issues mean."
"The Trump Administration will not tolerate the use of federal funds for programs that indoctrinate our children. The disturbing gender ideology content in California's PREP materials is both unacceptable and well outside the program's core purpose."
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