Four states require parental consent before a child can receive sexual education in schools. In other words, teachers need for the parent/guardian to “opt in” for the student to participate. Thirty-four states, including New York, have an “opt-out” policy. With school oftentimes being the only venue for students to receive this vital information, opt-in policies can be harmful. Studies demonstrate that parents are overwhelmingly in support of sex education in schools.
