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A bill moving through the Florida Legislature is raising eyebrows over a controversial provision that could prevent a young girl from talking about her period with a teacher before sixth grade.
Rep. Stan McClain, R-Ocala, a contractor in private life, said he was "amenable" to amendments if they were in the context of what he was trying to do.
Girls in the U.S. typically get their first period between ages 11 and 14, but can get them as early as age 9, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
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Florida may limit discussions about human sexuality to grades 6 through 12. It aims to standardize sex education across the state and give parents more control over their children's education.