Michigan school leaders are weighing new guidance for health education for K-12 students that newly include some sexual health information — drawing ire from some parents across the state.

The Michigan Department of Education drafted an update of what it calls the “Michigan Health Education Standards Framework” with a public input period that ended earlier this month.

It marks the first revamp since the last state update in 2007.

However, the framework has drawn criticism for its inclusion of sexual orientation and gender identity details.

The State Board of Education has not formally signed off on the standards, though a majority of members rejected a resolution asking them to oppose the measure during a meeting last week. The body next meets Nov. 13.

The 51-page summary can be vie

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