This is surprisingly good news from a state that has been so insane lately.

A South Dakota Senate committee rejected a measure that would have required schools push abstinence in sex education.

HB1217 had passed the House by a wide margin, but the Senate Education Committee voted 6-1 to kill the bill after some senators said it would take away some control by local school districts.

Other opponents also said they believe the bill is flawed because it would prevent schools from including education on contraceptives, information they said some students need to protect themselves against pregnancy and diseases.

This is especially important considering that any day now women won't be able to obtain an abortion in South Dakota.