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Overview of Sex Ed California Healthy Youth Act (CHYA) Positive Prevention Plus Overview Q&A 12/7/2020 3

Pregnancy STIs Bullying Sexual Harassment Relationships Violence Consent Sex Trafficking Safety All of the above – 19 + 12/7/2020 4

Avoid negative consequences Communication Delay Sex Understanding healthy and unhealthy relationships Respect and appreciation for their own bodies Respect of other peoples personal space Dignity and respect for all Academic achievement 12/7/2020 5

Numerous studies of various programs show that sex ed reduces risks: Delays Initiation of sexual activity Reduces multiple sexual encounters and or partners Contraception Testing and treatment Communication with parents *Abstinence-only-until-marriage aka Sexual Risk Avoidance does not work. 12/7/2020 6

California Healthy Youth Act Education Code Sections 51930 -51939 12/7/2020 7

Comprehensive Sexual Health Instruction (including HIV) is mandated 12/7/2020 8

(1) Provide pupils with the knowledge and skills necessary to protect their sexual and reproductive health from HIV and other sexually transmitted infections and from unintended pregnancy. (2) Provide pupils with the knowledge and skills they need to develop healthy attitudes concerning adolescent growth and development, body image, gender, sexual orientation, relationships, marriage, and family. Section 51930 12/7/2020 9

(3) To promote understanding of sexuality as a normal part of human development. (4) To ensure pupils receive integrated, comprehensive, accurate, and unbiased sexual health and HIV prevention instruction and provide educators with clear tools and guidance to accomplish that end. (5) To provide pupils with the knowledge and skills necessary to have healthy, positive, and safe relationships and behaviors. Section 51930 12/7/2020 10

(a) “Age appropriate” (b) “Comprehensive sexual health education” (c) “English Learner” (d) “HIV prevention education” (e) “Instructors trained in the appropriate courses” (f) “Medically accurate” (g) “School district” Section 51931 12/7/2020 11

(a) This chapter DOES NOT apply to illustrations of human reproductive organs found in a text book, unless it includes other elements of CSE. (b) This chapter DOES NOT apply to instruction, materials that discuss gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, discrimination, harassment, bullying, intimidation, relationships, or family and do not discuss human reproductive organs and their function. Section 51932 12/7/2020 12

Age appropriate Factual info shall be medically accurate Support the purpose of this law Appropriate for; all races, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, pupils with disabilities and English learners Instruction/materials shall be made available for English learners Affirmatively recognize people have different orientations – include examples Teach about gender, gender expression, gender identity and harm of negative stereotypes Encourage communication with parents/guardians/trusted adults Healthy relationships Decision making, negotiation and refusal skills Shall not teach or promote religious doctrine Not reflect or promote bias (toward any category in Section 220) Section 51933 12/7/2020 13

No person shall be subjected to discrimination on the basis of sex, ethnic group identification, race, national origin, religion, color, mental or physical disability, or any actual or perceived characteristic [that is defined in] hate crimes [as defined in] Penal Code section 422. 55 “Hate crime” means a criminal act committed, in whole or in part, because of one or more of the following actual or perceived characteristics of the victim: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) 12/7/2020 Disability Gender Nationality Race or ethnicity Religion Sexual orientation Association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics 14

(1) Information on the nature of HIV, other sexually transmitted infections, and their effects on the human body. (2) Information on the manner in which HIV and other sexually transmitted infections are and are not transmitted. (3) Information that abstinence from sexual activity and injection drug use is the only certain way to prevent HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. “Abstinence from sexual intercourse is the only certain way to prevent unintended pregnancy. ” Section 51934 12/7/2020 15

(4) Information on the effectiveness of all FDA approved methods that prevent or reduce the risk of contracting HIV or other STDs (including Pr. EP and HPV Vaccine) (5) Effectiveness of decreasing needle use and needle sharing (6) Treatment of HIV and other STDs, including how anti-retroviral therapy can prolong life and reduce risk of transmission (7) Societal views on HIV and AIDS. Section 51934 12/7/2020 16

(8) Information about local resources, how to access local resources, and pupils’ legal rights to access local resources for: Confidential services Sexual and reproductive health Testing and medical care for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections Pregnancy prevention and care Assistance with sexual assault and intimate partner violence. (9) Information about the effectiveness and safety of all FDAapproved contraceptive methods in preventing pregnancy, including, but not limited to, emergency contraception. Section 51934 12/7/2020 17

Instruction on pregnancy shall include an objective discussion of all legally available pregnancy outcomes, including, but not limited to, all of the following: (A) Parenting, adoption, and abortion. (B) Information on the law on surrendering physical custody of a minor child. (C) The importance of prenatal care. Section 51934 12/7/2020 18

(10) Information about sexual harassment, sexual assault, adolescent relationship abuse, intimate partner violence, and sex trafficking. Section 51934 12/7/2020 19

District shall provide HIV training for all district personnel teaching sexual health District shall cooperate and collaborate with teachers in developing the training Periodic training will be conducted on new developments in HIV. Shall be voluntary for personnel who demonstrate expertise District may expand training to cover the topic of comprehensive sexual health Section 51935 12/7/2020 20

District may contract with outside consultants or guest speakers to deliver comprehensive sexual health education and HIV prevention education or to provide training for district personnel. All outside consultants and guest speakers shall have expertise and knowledge of most recent information. Section 51936 12/7/2020 21

Parent/guardian has the right to excuse their pupil from all or part of comprehensive sexual health education and related assessments through a passive consent (opt-out). District shall not require active consent (opt-in). At the beginning of the year, when a student enrolls after the beginning of the year districts shall notify parents about instruction planned for the coming year. Section 51938 12/7/2020 22

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Development Long history of being used in CA schools Field tested in 2010 -2015 federal grant round Reviewed for accuracy by Office of Adolescent Health Gay-Straight Alliance California Coalition to End Domestic Violence Reviewed for compliance California Department of Education American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of N. CA Federal Evidence Based Intervention (EBI) List 5 4/21/2017 12/7/2020 25

Outcome Objectives: To abstain from sexual contact To abstain from drug use To reduce the risk of unplanned pregnancy & sexually transmitted infections To access resources and services for reproductive health Increase parent child communication 6 4/21/2017 12/7/2020 26

Biomedical information limited to essential concepts Emphasis on social and decision making skills Utilizing modelling and positive peer discussions Expressing clear values and expectations Involving parents Variety of learning styles 7 4/21/2017 12/7/2020 27

Content 13 Sessions (including Getting Started) Appendices w/ Ed Code, Health Ed Standards, resources Support Materials (available online) Student Handouts (also in work book form) Parent Materials (English and Spanish) Lesson Slides Guidelines for working with LGBT youth Supplemental Instructional materials Safely Surrender video clips and STD photos 9 4/21/2017 12/7/2020 28

Discussing Embarrassing Topics Group Agreements The Sexual Health of Teens 12/7/2020 29

Typical Female and Male Development (puberty and other changes) Defining Gender Biology Role Identity Expression Defining Sexual Orientation Common Health Concerns 12/7/2020 30

Friendship Liking vs Loving Planning an Activity 12/7/2020 31

Bullying Relationship Abuse Yes Means Yes Sex Trafficking Sexting Internet Safety Protecting Yourself 12/7/2020 32

Family Planning Contraception and Community Health Sexual Abstinence 12/7/2020 33

Teen Pregnancies Facing and Unplanned Pregnancy Decision Making Prenatal Care and Parenting Safe Surrender Law 12/7/2020 34

Persons Infected with or Affected by HIV Loss Activity 12/7/2020 35

HIV/AIDS Overview Mismatch Activity 12/7/2020 36

STI Overview STI Testing 12/7/2020 37

Red Light/Green Light Universal Precautions Latex Condom Sexual Abstinence 12/7/2020 38

Media and Peer Pressure Assertiveness Skills Practice Escape Plans 12/7/2020 39

Virus Z HIV/STI Testing and Community Resources 12/7/2020 40

The Path to Personal Goals Setting Goals for the Future Personal Contracts 12/7/2020 41

Three Versions High School Middle School Special Populations In Development Elementary School Independent Study – Online Curriculum 8 4/21/2017 12/7/2020 42

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