Controversial changes to sex education in New Hanover County: LGBTQ+ lessons removed from curriculum

The New Hanover County School Board has voted 5-2 to remove LGBTQ+ topics from its sex education curriculum, refocusing on health-related issues such as teen pregnancy prevention and disease control. The change has sparked controversy, with board members split on the inclusion of LGBTQ+ lessons. The district will continue teaching abstinence-first and require parental consent for enrollment. The new curriculum will be implemented this week, with potential consequences related to federal funding compliance.