Sex Education in the U.S.: Policy and Politics

Author: The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Publisher: The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Publication: Issue Update Document Date:                  October 01, 2002 Category: Education > Abstinence Education Related Categories: Adolescence/Youth > Adolescent Pregnancy Adolescence/Youth > Adolescent Sexual Activity Education > Sex Education Sexuality > AIDS Sexuality > Sexually Transmitted Diseases   This paper discusses the federal, state and local policies on sex education, including abstinence-only, abstinence-plus, and HIV/AIDS education programs. It also examines the effectiveness of different types of sex education curricula in reducing teen pregnancies and the spread of STD's. Click to read this article... (PDF) Send us feedback on this article Bookmark this link