Implementing Comprehensive Sex and Sexuality Education in Kindergarten—Grade 12 Schools: Guiding Practices and Examples

• DOI: 10.1111/josh.13431
• Publication Date: 2024-02-14T05:54:11Z
• Authors: Mikaela Moore; Phoebe Balascio; Tausha Bonner‐Joh...; José Garth; Britney Brinkman; Ashley V. Hill
• Keywords: Sexuality education

ABSTRACT Background Comprehensive sex and sexuality education (CSE) is an evidence‐based intervention associated with improved sexual reproductive health outcomes. Currently, there are no standardized requirements for in the United States, despite expert recommendations. Contributions to Theory In a Whole School, Community, Child theoretical model proposed by Centers Disease Control, current examples of school policy used make recommendations standardization comprehensive K‐12 schools. This article describes necessary components adopt CSE equitably, provides example process implemented improve 1 district Pittsburgh, PA. Implications School Health Policy, Practice, Equity Understanding key legislation that align recommended standards, advocating change, allows local advocacy groups policymakers create pass feasible will ensure appropriate instruction. There additional room improvement states districts have legislation, approaches grounded frameworks critically evaluate social determinants amend further equity. Conclusions Several passed regulations, implementing evaluating their efficacy, providing support other regions interested adopting similar policies processes. Pittsburgh Public Schools can be as adapting more language.