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SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES FOR CSE

Opt Out Form

(Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction in WA Version)

This Opt Out Form for was created by Washington State's Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) ffor parents to use when opting their children out of Comprehensive Sex Ed.  (Check with your school district or school board to determine  the process for how to "Opt Out"  today!)

Opt Out Form

(Liberty Council Version)

This Opt Out Form for was created by the Liberty Council for parents to use when opting their children out of Comprehensive Sex Ed.  (Check with your school district or school board to determine  the process for how to "Opt Out"  today!)

Opt Out Form

(Pacific Justice Institute Version)

This Opt Out Form for was created by the Pacific Justice Institute for parents to use when opting their children out of Comprehensive Sex Ed.  (Check with your school district or school board to determine  the process for how to "Opt Out"  today!)

SB5395 "Explainer" Document

Printout Explaining Why So Many Parents Are Fighting This Bill

This (9-page) detailed document steps those who want to learn more about the Sex Ed Law and the associated curriculum, through the reasons why this is a bad bill and we need to start over.

Two-Sided, Two Copies Per Page Handout

IPOW CSE INFORMATIONAL HANDOUT

 This handout explains what CSE is, why you cannot "Opt Out" and why it is not scientific or medically accurate.

Updated as of May 11th, 2020

Updated:  OSPI 2015-19 HIV/Sexual Health Instructional Materials (OSPI Reviewed Curricula List)

This is a downloaded list of curricula reviewed by OSPI from which school boards can choose to be in compliance with the State standards.  It also shows those which need modifications or are not authorized for use.

Delaying Sex Leads to Better Outcomes for Teens 

Psychology Today Article

New research examines the risks and rewards of first-time sex for young people.

Conclusion:  Overall, the results suggest that young people who delay their first sexual experience until they are a little older tend to be better equipped with social skills and are likely to make mature decisions regarding contraception and protection against disease. 

Independent Study of the Effectiveness of Multiple CSE Programs

Re-Examining the Evidence for Comprehensive Sex Education in Schools

2019

Conclusion:  "The research evidence indicates that CSE has shown far more evidence of failure than success in U.S. school classrooms and has produced a concerning number of negative outcomes. ... We recommend policymakers abandon plans for implementation of CSE in U.S. schools and pursue alternative strategies to reduce teen pregnancy and STDs."

Teen Pregnancies Fall But School Sex Ed Doesn't Work.  Huh?

Psychology Today Article

Conclusion:  So we have two studies showing that comprehensive teen sex education classes produce a slight decrease in teen sex and pregnancies (13 percent of trials), and 13 that show no persuasive benefit (87 percent).

International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF)

IPPF FRAMEWORK FOR COMPREHENSIVE SEXUALITY EDUCATION (CSE)

This document was downloaded from the IPPF website.  It is the written document showing the change in teaching sex ed to one focused on "sexual expression, sexual fulfillment and pleasure."

Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS)

GUIDELINES FOR COMPREHENSIVE SEXUALITY EDUCATION

SIECUS is another organization influencing CSE.  In this K-12 "National Guidelines Task Force" document you can see where they plan to lead Sex Ed, by grade level, in public schools.  (This document shows a self pleasuring teaching standard for 5-year olds.)

Erin's Law Workgroup Report from OSPI

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION EDUCATION IN WA STATE K-12 SCHOOLS

OSPI and supporters like to say that CSE is necessary and must be mandatory to help prevent sexual abuse.  That law, Erin's Law, was already passed and the OSPI workgroup already issued guidance on how to implement it back in 2019.  It can be downloaded here.

CSHE Workgroup 2019 Report

REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE

This is a downloaded version of the official report from OPSI's Workgroup on CSE (prepared by Laurie Dils, Sexual Health Education Program Supervisor).  Here is where you can find results of the OSPI survey and the list of approved curricula.

Black and White Star in Circle

Current as of 01/07/2020

OSPI REVIEWED SEX ED MATERIALS (Historical)

This is a downloaded list of curricula reviewed by OSPI from which school boards can choose to be in compliance with the State standards.  It also shows those which need modifications or are not authorized for use.

Parent's Rights In Education Document (PRIE)

THE REAL ANSWERS TO THE FAQ'S REGARDING CSE

This document is the downloadable format, put together by our friends at PRIE, of many of the FAQ's we repeatedly answer on the IPOW Facebook page.

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