Shortly after the idea to give 11, 12 and 13-year-olds contraceptives came to light, Mike Hein of the Christian Civic League of Maine says a proposal was floated that would have brought the program in line with current Maine State law that says sexual contact with or between children under 14 is illegal.

“That proposal was withdrawn today due to significant lack of support by the other school committee members.”

Without that safeguard, Mary Schiavoni of Heritage Maine says more serious crimes can be hidden.

“Any child under the age of 14 who is engaged in sexual activity is falling into that area of potential sexual abuse.”

Now King Middle School girls can get the morning after pill.

“There is really no need to keep these young girls in a state of permanent sexual readiness and to have additional contraception for them.”

Since the proposal doesn’t line up with the law, there is a high likelihood that some sort of prosecution or lawsuit will soon follow. Hein says that poses a potential conflict of interest.

“The integrity of the office was called into question because Amanda Rowe, Steven Rowe’s wife, was the head of the Portland health department for the schools.”

On Friday, Steven Rowe recused himself from any potential cases involving the school health plan.