House Democrats

House Approves ‘conversion therapy’ Ban on Minors

February 19, 2019
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This is the fifth time the bill has been brought forward at state legislature (Feb. 15) — A bipartisan bill sponsored by Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet, D-Commerce City, and Rep. Daneya Esgar, D-Pueblo banning the harmful and widely discredited practice of ‘conversion therapy’ on young people had final passage on the House floor today. “We

House Democrats

House Approves Comprehensive Sexual Education Legislation

February 19, 2019
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(Feb. 19) – The House gave final approval for Rep. Susan Lontine and Rep. Yadira Caraveo’s bill to expand the content in the comprehensive sexual education that many students in Colorado already receive. This bill does not require schools to teach sex education, however, existing law requires that if they do provide sex education it

House Democrats

Comprehensive Sexual Education Bill Moving Through House

February 16, 2019
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Bill to allow students to access the skills and information they need to keep themselves & their peers safe approved on second reading (Feb. 15) – The House approved Rep. Susan Lontine and Rep. Yadira Caraveo’s bill on second reading to expand the content in the comprehensive sexual education that many students in Colorado already