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themselves continue to battle on behalf of all Virginia citizens, and hope that with the continuing support of the people, we will be able to get the local option for elected school boards passed. Accountability is the Virginia voters’ safeguard, and we are prevented a voice in this case when it comes to the education of our children.
Another most glaring example of controversy is spotlighted this year in the controversy surrounding the issue of Family Life Education: Sex education in our schools to be specific. The Governor and the Department of Education have created a flurry of controversy by setting up a mandate for localities to institute a special program of sex education to be taught to our children from kindergarten through high school.
Many feel these proposals are too advanced and explicit. I agree, and believe localities deserve to come up with their own programs based upon the input from their parents. Funding is the last arguing point this year, and we will try to soften the blow here by calling for equal funding for these local programs.
All attempts to put the localities in a better position to decide this issue have been turned down. Many of my constituents have expressed their disappointment at how little their opinion counts. They will have to voice their opinions on the future of family life education by banding together to fight this issue out directly with the State Board of Education appointed by the Governor. Perhaps the State Board of Education should be elected also.
March 12 is the final day for the 1988 General Assembly session and many important matters are still to be considered. If you have any opinions on these or other matters, please call my Richmond office: (804) 786-7395, or write to me at Room 614, General Assembly Building, Richmond 23219.
Andy Guest represents Rappahannock County in the Virginia House of Delegates. The Warren County Republican is also the House Minority Leader.
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