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Sexual Health Education Task Force
Sexual Health Education Task Force
In July 2018, the Sexual Health Education Task Force released its final findings report about the state of sexual health education in New York City schools. The report outlines 11 recommendations under the following categories:
- Prioritize a culture of sexual wellness and inclusivity in all schools
- Ensure all students are served by well-equipped and supported health education instructors
- Improve the content, substance, and methods of sexual health education
- Strengthen accountability and reporting
This report is a culmination of work done by 28 members of the task force, appointed by Mayor Bill de Blasio in September 2017. The task force was chaired by Jacqueline Ebanks, Executive Director of the Commission on Gender Equity. Task force members included students, educators, sexual health education experts and experts in the field of LGBTQ and gender non-conforming health education, among others.
Read the Sexual Health Education Task Force's report to learn more about its recommendations to improve health education in New York City schools.