LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – A tense and lengthy House Oversight Committee hearing Tuesday morning has sent the Michigan Department of Education's proposed update to current health education standards back to the drawing board.

This is the first time the standards are being changed since 2007, sparking concerns about the inclusion of certain ideological beliefs. 6 News was there for the two-and-half-hour-long meeting as those on both sides of the issue voiced their thoughts.

"The research is clear that for all students feeling seen, heard, and valued at school is the foundation for successful academic engagement and achievement," said Dept. of Education Chief Deputy Superintendent Dr. Sue Carnell.

Carnell sat in the hot seat for more than an hour testifying in support of the department's pro

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