Introduction & Scope
The federal government has passed legislation that appropriates funding only to schools who teach abstinence-only sex education. But how effective is abstinence-only sex education? This pathfinder will help determine the importance of teaching comprehensive sex education in public schools. It is designed for high school students interested in social and health issues in the United States. It is focused on 20th and 21st century legislation that has lead to current public policy.
Use this pathfinder to find resources that define, explain and analyze the differences between comprehensive and abstinence-only sex education.
