Michigan GOP lawmakers push to reject new health education standards over gender, sex ed terms

Michigan GOP lawmakers push to reject new health education standards over gender, sex ed terms

LANSING, MI — Republican state lawmakers are continuing a push against health education standards for Michigan schools after newly included gender identity and sexual orientation details drew criticism from some parents.

House Republicans fight state BOE proposed sex ed changes: ‘Who do you think you are?’

Michigan House Republicans are introducing a resolution to reject the Michigan State Board of Education’s proposed Health Education Standards Framework. They argue that it undermines parental rights, exceeds the board’s authority, and departs from traditional educational priorities. The proposed framework would embed lessons on gender identity and sexual orientation into statewide health instruction, a shift that lawmakers say conflicts with Mic…