Alexandre Portier, Minister Delegate for Academic Success, declared on Wednesday that the proposed sexual life education program which must soon be formalized “is not acceptable” as it stands.
The proposed sex life education program which must soon be formalized “is not acceptable” as it stands, declared Minister Delegate for Academic Success Alexandre Portier on Wednesday.
Initially planned for the start of the 2024 school year
Announced by the former Minister of Education Pap Ndiaye and initially planned for the start of the 2024 school year, this project, which is the subject of an offensive, particularly from conservative circles, must be presented to trade union organizations in December. This text, the current version of which is not yet final, has been the subject of consultations since the spring.
“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”affirmed Mr. Portier during questions to the government in the Senate.
Indicating having “three important reservations” on the current version of the project, the delegate minister first assured that he “would personally commit to ensuring that gender theory does not find its place in our schools, because it should have no place there”.
“Secondly, activism has no place in our schools. And I want very strict supervision of all the speakers who will have to bring these subjects to our establishments”he continued.
“Thirdly, I also want better consideration of the development of our students. Because all the concepts that must be discussed in these subjects must obviously be a function of the development of our students.“and be “appropriate”.
A very “progressive” program
Education Minister Anne Genetet promised last week that the new program would be very “progressive” et “sequence” against a backdrop of controversies on the subject. She assured that she had taken “the time it took to reread the program very carefully”which according to her is “very complete”.
The minister and her delegate minister “are aligned”even if Alexandre Portier expresses it in a different way, those around Anne Genetet were assured. “This is why the ministry has made changes to the program which will be presented in mid-December to the CSE” (Higher Education Council, consultative body).
The term “gender identity”which came up several times in the previous version of the text, will not appear in the final version, it was clarified.
What does the draft document contain?
The document, of which The Parisian was able to consult a provisional version, extends over 40 pages and offers a progressive and thoughtful approach to emotional, relational and sexual life, from kindergarten to final year. The objective is to approach these themes with the necessary neutrality and caution, depending on the age of the students.
From the age of 4, children will be made aware of the knowledge and naming of their body, first in their own words, then through scientific vocabulary. They will also learn to have their privacy respected. The courses will include an opening to different family structures, such as same-sex and single-parent families, as well as a first approach to the notion of consent, aiming to teach them to express a “yes” or a “no”.
In primary school, lessons will evolve to address subjects such as the diversity of emotions and feelings (from CP), discrimination linked to gender stereotypes (in CE1), and an in-depth understanding of consent (in CE2). In CM1 and CM2, students will begin to explore the changes linked to puberty, bodily transformations, as well as secure use of the Internet and prevention against digital dangers.
In middle school, programs will emphasize prevention. From 6th grade, students will discover the basics of sexuality, menstruation and mechanisms of harassment. In 5th grade, the distinctions between biological sex, gender identity and sexual orientation will be addressed, with an in-depth exploration of consent.
In 4th grade, lessons will focus on sexual health and the prevention of sexually transmitted infections. In 3rd grade, themes such as desire, pleasure, excitement and happiness will be explored, with the aim of deconstructing false representations linked to sexuality, gender and sexual orientation. The prevention of sexual violence, with the idea that “the victims are never responsible”will also be discussed.
In high school, the emphasis will be placed on a responsible relationship with sexuality. In the final year, the acquired knowledge will be consolidated to enable students to understand sexuality as responsible young adults. The program also provides awareness of reliable and accessible resources for sexual health support.
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