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Lawmaker proposes sex education beginning in kindergarten

Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//January 25, 2016//

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Lawmaker proposes sex education beginning in kindergarten

Lawmaker proposes sex education beginning in kindergarten

Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//January 25, 2016//

Arizona youngsters from kindergarten through high school would be taught sex education unless their parents specifically object under the terms of proposed legislation. Rep. Juan Mendez, D-Tempe, said too many...

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