Regulations and Requirements of Some States Sex Education Curriculum
Missouri
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- The decision of whether or not to teach sex education is left to the local school board
- Must teach about contraceptives while “Presenting abstinence from sexual activity as the preferred choice of behavior in relation to all sexual activity for unmarried pupils.”
- Teach about contraceptives, within a curriculum that promotes abstinence. Include information on sexual predators, sexual harassment, sexual violence, and consent.
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To see the full list visit the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services' report.
California
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- Be appropriate for use with pupils of all races, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
- Be appropriate for and accessible to pupils with disabilities; Be appropriate for and equally available to English language learners.
- Be appropriate for and accessible to pupils with disabilities.
- Affirmatively recognize different sexual orientations and be inclusive of same-sex relationships in discussions and examples.
- Teach about gender, gender expression, gender identity, and the harm of negative gender stereotypes.
- Encourage students to communicate with their parents/guardians and other trusted adults about human sexuality, and provide skills for doing so.
- Teach the value of and prepare students to have and maintain committed relationships such as marriage.
- Provide knowledge and skills for forming healthy relationships that are free from violence and provide knowledge and skills for making and implementing healthy decisions about sexuality including negotiation and refusal skills to assist students in overcoming peer pressure and using effective decision making skills to avoid high-risk activities.
- To see the full list visit the California Department of Education's Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Sexual Education.