Quality sexual health education (SHE) helps students in two ways:
- Students will develop skills and knowledge to help navigate sexual development.
- They will gain knowledge to avoid or reduce sexual behaviors that increase risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV, and pregnancy.
Sexual health curriculum across grades K–12 should include medically accurate and developmentally appropriate information.
Key to success
Sexual health education should be consistent with scientific research and best practices. It should also reflect student lived experiences and align with family, school, and community needs and priorities.
(Sexual Health Education | Adolescent and School Health | CDC)