LThe government requests a new copy. The draft sex education school program is “not acceptable as it stands”, declared this Wednesday, November 27, the Minister for Educational Success Alexandre Portier. Promised by the former Minister of National Education Pap Ndiaye and initially planned for the start of the 2024 school year, this project must be presented in December to the trade union organizations, for implementation in September of next year.
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“I tell you both as an elected official, but also like many here as a father, this program, as it stands, is not acceptable and it must be reviewed,” said Alexandre Portier during questions. in government in the Senate. In the minister's sights, “gender theory” and the “activism” of the speakers in particular. According to those close to the Minister of Education Anne Genetet, cited by Agence France-Presse, the term “gender identity”, which comes up several times in this version of the text, will not appear in the final version. .
Body and digital changes in elementary
The document, consulted by The Parisian as it stands, is 40 pages long, with the aim of approaching emotional, relational and sexual life in stages, “with the necessary neutrality and caution” from kindergarten to final year. From the start of primary school, the program develops “consideration of the body, feelings and emotions, respect for privacy and equality between girls and boys”, specifies the daily.
From the age of 4, children will learn to know and name their bodies, through their words before scientific vocabulary, and to have their privacy respected. The “different family structures”, whether same-sex or single-parent, will also be discussed. The notion of consent also, in the idea of “learning to accept and refuse”.
In elementary school, and particularly in CP, the sessions will aim to “understand the diversity of emotions and feelings”. “Discrimination resulting from gender stereotypes” will then be addressed in CE1. The notion of consent will return to CE2 where students will, this time, have to understand what it is and “the different ways of requesting and expressing it”. In CM1 then in CM2, lessons will be given on the notion of puberty, body change as well as digital content and the secure use of the Internet in the face of dangers.
Apprehension of sexuality in college
Prevention will be at the heart of the college’s programs. Always according to The Parisianthe document presented to the government proposes to address the notions of sexuality from class 6eas well as menstruation and harassment. In 5ethe differences between biological sex, gender identity and sexual orientation are discussed. The question of consent is explored in depth.
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Later, in 4eprevention will be given to students, particularly on issues of sexual health and sexually transmitted infections. The notions of “desire, excitement, pleasure, happiness” will be addressed in 3e. The opportunity to “question misrepresentations associated with sexuality as well as preconceived ideas about gender or sexual orientation”, reports The Parisian. A point on sexual violence, emphasizing that “victims are never responsible”, will also be discussed.
In high school, the program plans to build a more “responsible” relationship with sexuality. The final year “brings together the acquired knowledge allowing the student to understand sexuality as a responsible young adult”, according to the draft program. This includes, among other things, “knowing reliable sources” to access “sexual health support”.
