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Your Take: Should High School Students Be Able To Opt Out of Lab Dissections?
It has taken four years to get this bill through the General Assembly. What's your take?
This story was written and reported by Senior Regional Editor Elissa Bass.
The state House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that would allow high school students to opt out of classroom animal dissections without penalty, according to Rep. Diana Urban's (D-North Stonington) Facebook page.
The bill, which if approved by the Senate and signed by the governor, would take effect July 1. It states:
A local or regional school district shall excuse any student from participating in, or observing, the dissection of any animal as part of classroom instruction if such student has requested, in writing, to be excused from such participation or observation.
What's your take? Should students be able to opt out of classroom activities such as dissections? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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