The curriculum for 'Health Education and Training' has been a contentious issue in Rijeka, leading to the political party Most retracting its support for Mayor Iva Rinčić. The program, which was introduced in elementary schools at the start of the school year, ostensibly focuses on health education but has faced accusations of underlying sexual indoctrination and is seen as a means of influencing children's views on sexuality. Most's withdrawal of support follows the city's decision to provide the curriculum to the City of Pula before receiving input from the Children's Ombudsman on controversial aspects of the program.

This educational initiative represents a wider debate in Croatia regarding the role of sexual education in schools, with Rijeka implementing an experimental program for the 2024/2025 school year. Critics argue that the curriculum, which includes materials from feminist and LGBTQ organizations, promotes specific ideologies rather than merely providing factual health education. Proponents, on the other hand, assert that the program is intended to inform children and equip them with knowledge about their health and bodies, rather than to advocate for particular belief systems.

Furthermore, the issue poses significant implications not just for Rijeka but for the national conversation surrounding sexual education in Croatia. As different political factions contest the validity and appropriateness of the curriculum, the outcome could influence future policies related to education and children's rights, potentially setting precedents for similar initiatives across the country.