Sexual education classes are a vital resource for teens who may soon, or may have already become sexually active. According to a survey by the CDC, the proportion of high school students who reported that they had had sex was at 47%. While leaving out other subjects in school would very clearly be seen as a gap in education, it is still left up to states to decide whether or not they will require sex ed in public schools. According to an article by the National Conference of State Legislatures, as of January of this year, only 22 states required sex ed,.
This is a health risk and lapse in education for a large amount of the rising generation. They need to get to know their bodies and how they work, so that they can practice safe habits, and know what to do if something goes wrong.