Sex education has become a complex topic in the United States. Despite the overwhelming evidence that it offers substantive health benefits for children and young people, there is no federal law requiring schools to teach it. As a result, the decision to teach students about sexual matters lies with states or even local school districts. The rest of this article is behind a paywall. Please sign in or subscribe to access the full content.

Regardless of what some people may believe, sex education has been shown to be extremely important for young people. Adolescents in the US are at greater risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV , and unintended pregnancy when compared to adults. The situation is worse for those from sexual, gender, or racial/ethnic minorities.

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