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Oregon Sexuality Education

Oregon Law (OAR 581-022-2050) requires school districts to provide human sexuality education to students in grades K-12.  In 2023, The Oregon State Board of Education adopted new Health K-12 Education standards that will come into full effect in Oregon public schools by the 2025-2026 school year.  

Sexuality education supports students to:

  • Realize their health, well-being, and dignity;
  • Build and maintain healthy relationships, including friendships, and/or romantic or sexual relationships;
  • Develop awareness of their own identities and support the identities of others;
  • Ensure the protection of their rights and the rights of others throughout their lives;
  • Consider their own boundaries and respect the boundaries of others;
  • Recognize and access support, information, and care from trusted adults and organizations; and
  • Reduce child abuse, sexual violence, harassment, and bullying.
 

Please know that in accordance with OAR 581-022-1910, parents (and students 18 and older) can elect to “opt-out” of these specific learning activities by contacting their school principal in writing. If you have questions about these materials, please contact your school's office.