A DeWitt County Schools leader calls a potential sex-ed mandate Illinois lawmakers forcing the public to change their minds.

A sex-ed curriculum mandate was largely rejected by Illinois schools last year when it became a national standard and earlier this month during the lame-duck session, lawmakers considered a mandate on the curriculum. Clinton Schools Superintendent Curt Nettles calls the mandate Springfield trying to for the public to change its mind.

According to Nettles, a problematic component of the very graphic and progressive curriculum is the absence of an opt-out for families. While he believes parents always have an opt-out option, it is concerning this could be forced on districts and their families.

Nettles adds he is a rule-follower until the rules don't make sense and would put this mandate in that category.

There is some speculation about whether this bill would pass under the new general assembly and if it will be brought back up.