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Trump Cuts California's Sex Education Funding Over Ideology

8/27/2025

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The Trump administration cut California's federal funding for the Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) over gender ideology in sex education.
Governor Gavin Newsom's office asserts that PREP materials are medically accurate, countering federal claims.
The administration advises states to adhere to federal guidelines to avoid funding loss, stressing age-appropriate education.
Critics contend that California's curriculum promotes harmful ideologies and infringes on parental rights.

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The Trump administration cut California's federal funding for the Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) over gender ideology in sex education.
Governor Gavin Newsom's office asserts that PREP materials are medically accurate, countering federal claims.
The administration advises states to adhere to federal guidelines to avoid funding loss, stressing age-appropriate education.
Critics contend that California's curriculum promotes harmful ideologies and infringes on parental rights.