Lori has served as a subject matter expert in health and sexuality education in local schools districts, state boards of education, and state and national legislatures. She provides complete information and clear explanation of complex issues impacting individuals, families, and communities.
Lori Kuykendall provided invaluable expertise and guidance during the review and revision of the Health curriculum standards for the state of Texas. She became a trusted advisor for me as a State Board of Education member during that time. Her knowledge about the age appropriateness of sexual education was invaluable! During the approval of the Health textbooks, Lori again rose to the occasion and provided wisdom and direction for the SBOE about content in the materials. Lori is a voice of reason and gives research-based information when discussing issues in sexual education.
- Barbara Cargill, Retired Member, State Board of Education
Senate Education Committee
Lori provided invited testimony on SB 410 (Paxton) regarding fetal development education.
Senate Education Committee
Lori provided invited testimony on SB 1072 (Hughes) regarding sexuality instruction and School Health Advisory Councils.
Texas House Public Education Committee
Lori provided invited testimony on House Bill 1525- which includes school health advisory councils and new Opt-In policy.
Dallas ISD Board of Trustees Meeting
Address to Board members regarding proposed sex education curriculum, expressing concerns about content that violates Texas’ sex education laws
Texas Senate Education Committee
Testimony on HB 1525 Sex Education
Dallas ISD Board Briefing
Testimony regarding concerns with the School Health Advisory Council and proposed health curriculum
Texas State Board of Education
Testimony and extended questions regarding the final vote on instruction materials for the new Health TEKS
Texas State Board of Education
Public hearing (virtual) on Proclamation 2022- Health instructional materials
Texas House Public Education Committee
Public hearing on Senate Bill 247 related to School Health Advisory Council transparency and accountability
Texas Senate Education Committee
Public hearing on Senate Bill 442 related to School Health Advisory Councils
Texas State Board of Education
Public hearing (virtual) with second reading and adoption of new Health TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills)
Texas State Board of Education
Public hearing (virtual) with first reading of new Health TEKS
Invited testimony to the SBOE on the Health TEKS- Reproductive and Sexual Health.
The Board questioned Lori for over an hour on the merits of SRA/abstinence education over “risk reduction.”
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