The controversial issue of sex education isn't only being talked about at the statehouse.
"We had abstinence only and in my [high school] class. There were about 15 girls that got pregnant our senior year," said Denison University Freshman John Vroman. He believes abstinence should still be taught at schools, but adds advancing sex education within schools and the community will do some good.
The story Vroman shared is one that can be seen in schools across the state, and unwanted pregnancies are just the beginning.
"Young people are already sexually active. We can't keep our heads in the sand about that issue," said Gary Dougherty with Planned Parenthood.
Doughery was at the statehouse on Tuesday. He said the bill shouldn't be about politics, it should be about safety, "it's not a partisan issue, it's a social issue. There are too many unintended pregnancies, too many abortions."
Kellie Copeland with NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio said Ohio is one of the worst states when it comes to funding, accessibility to information and availability of contraceptives, "when you look across the country we rank 48th, we are at the bottom. I don't think the state of Ohio should be very proud of that."
Which is why Vroman is so passionate about this topic. He said everyone, boys and girls, need to take responsibility for their actions and if the state can help with those choices, he supports it.
"I think if they are making that choice and they are that mature, then they need to know exactly how to protect themselves."
Vroman is also planning an initiative at his college. He plans to put a bowl of free condoms by his door to try a help a problem he said he sees daily.
