The Duval County School Board is considering a shift to an abstinence-based sexual health curriculum along with an opt-in process that would severely limit the information students receive about critical topics like contraception, HIV/AIDS and STI prevention, testing, and treatment, consent, and healthy relationships.
This move would drastically reduce students’ access to life-saving, medically accurate information, leaving them unprepared to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. Abstinence-based approaches have been proven ineffective, putting our youth at greater risk for unintended pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV/AIDS, and unhealthy relationships.
What’s at Stake?
- Less Information = More Risk for Teens
- Higher Rates of STIs, HIV/AIDS, and Unintended Pregnancies
- Lack of Education on Consent, Healthy Relationships, and Bodily Autonomy
🚨 How You Can Help:
📧 Send an Email to Duval School Board Members
Let them know you support quality sexual health education that includes critical information about HIV/AIDS and STI prevention, testing, and treatment. Your voice can influence their decision. Click here to send an email now!
📅 Attend the School Board Meeting on March 4th
Show up, speak out, and stand in solidarity. We’ll provide talking points and support to help you feel confident when addressing the board. Sign up here
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Students deserve better. Let’s stand together to protect their right to accurate, inclusive, and effective sexual health education that prepares them for real-life situations.
