A new bill would change Michigan’s sex education curriculum.
The change in curriculum is aimed at preventing sexual assault.
“Yes Means Yes.” Lawmakers want this slogan to replace the old adage “No means No.” They say students need to be taught affirmative consent when it comes to sexual activity. The bills would require schools that teach sex ed to include discussions about dating violence and clarify that silence does not mean consent.
Democratic Senator Curtis Hertel is the bill’s sponsor.
“I think this is really, honestly, just trying to teach people basic respect for their partners and basic respect for other people’s bodies. And that shouldn’t be partisan.”
Hertel says he worked with First Lady Sue Snyder’s office on the legislation.