Texas state law requires an emphasis on abstinence over any other form of prevention in sexual education classes.
So far only high school students have reportedly been affected; the letters were sent to junior high parents preventatively.
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease that is on the rise. Several cases have been reported. It is a reportable disease that is mandatory to report ... The number of cases reported from Crane and Upton County have been significant.
With this being said, we feel we need the parents to be aware of this growing problem and pass along some information regarding the [STD].
Chlamydia – most common [STD] in the United States.
Cause – Bacteria that is transmitted during sexual intercourse.
A person can have chlamydia without even knowing it. If not treated, Chlamydia can cause painful infection that can lead to the inability for women to conceive. The risk for boys/men include painful infections.
BuzzFeed News has reached out to the superintendent of Crane Public School for comment.
The school "does not offer a curriculum in human sexuality," the Crane Student Handbook for 2014-15 states.
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