Proposed Legislation Looks To Mandate Sex Education For Schools, Teach Dangers Of ‘Sexting’ – NPR Illinois

The bill’s chief sponsor, state Rep. Maurice West, said it’s important teachers convey the long-term consequences of sharing sexually explicit materials. “It was very important before the pandemic, but I've been hearing reports of how important this legislation is, even during and more so after the pandemic, because now sexting has been part of Zoom meetings or video conferencing meetings that our students are having for school.”