State Laws and Policies

Health and Sexuality Education Requirements in Oregon 

The Human Sexuality Education Law (2009); the Healthy Teen Relationship Act (2013); and the Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Law (2015) collectively contribute to the Oregon Department of Education’s Comprehensive Sexuality Education policy framework.  Approved by the State Board of Education in 2016, the Health Education Standards provide consistency in what is taught to students across Oregon to ensure equity in achievement and health.  

Here are links to the Oregon and ODE laws, rules, and policies, along with Gresham-Barlow School Board Policies, related to K-12 comprehensive sexuality education and health education implementation.