SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Springfield School Committee has given first-step approval to a policy that would make condoms available to students as young as 12.
The committee voted 5-1 Thursday night in favor of the "Comprehensive Reproductive Health Policy" in an effort to prevent sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy. The policy also includes a provision for student counseling.
The policy also allows parents "to deny permission (opt out) for access to condoms for their students."
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