Published on The Healthy Teens Campaign (http://www.healthyteensflorida.org)
University of Florida Sex Education Report

On November 5, 2007, the University of Florida released a study confirming what we already knew - that the state of sex education in Florida is failing our youth.

Among the study's findings were: 

  • Sex ed is afforded too little time
  • Occurs too late in students’ academic career (usually in 9th or 10th grade);
  • Has little uniformity or standards (in terms of training or quality assurance);
  • Is not accessible to all students (especially Latinos); and
  • May not adequately address student’s needs.

 Meanwhile, most of the respondents believed that:

  • Accurate and balanced information on sex education should be discussed and taught in schools.
  • Talking about sexuality does not encourage sexual activity.

Click here [1] to view the full report, or access the report as an attachment below. 

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Source URL (retrieved on 08/23/2011 - 19:37): http://www.healthyteensflorida.org/get-facts/reports-abstinenceonly-education-ineffective/university-florida-sex-education-study/univer

Links:
[1] http://www.healthyteensflorida.org/sites/healthyteensflorida.org/files/DodgeEtAl+AJSE6-08.pdf
[2] http://www.healthyteensflorida.org/sites/healthyteensflorida.org/files/University of Florida Sexuality Education in Florida Study_1.pdf