Madison, Wis., Mar 20, 2012 / 03:07 am
Children, parents, and communities will benefit from Wisconsin's newly-passed bill allowing different types of sex education in public schools, according to the state's Catholic conference.
“Science is confirming what natural law and Catholic faith express: that human beings flourish best when they live balanced, authentic, and integrated lives of love and responsibility,” said Barbara Sella, associate director of the Wisconsin Catholic Conference, explaining her support for the bill.
“Everyone deserves to hear this message, but especially children and adults who may be struggling with poverty, broken marriages, or infidelity: 'There is another way.'”
Sella spoke to CNA on March 19, about the bill that is expected to be signed into law after its March 13 passage in the state assembly. It repeals a 2010 law that forced school districts either to offer one mandated and controversial curriculum, or give students no sex education at all.