Outline of the state of District of Columbia
State
District of Columbia
Covers abstinence

Category
Sexual Health Education Abstinence—HS

Category
Sexual Health Education Abstinence—HS

State law covers abstinence.

2016 Health Education Standard

9-12.3.5.20 Compare and contrast the function and advantages/disadvantages of a range of contraceptive methods including male/insertive and female/receptive condoms; hormonal methods; abstinence; IUDs; and longacting reversible contraceptives..

Policy Type
Standard

2016 Health Standard

By grade 12, students should be able to: Category 3: Human Body and Personal Health 5. Decision-Making 9-12.3.5.20 Compare and contrast the function and advantages/ disadvantages of a range of contraceptive methods including male/insertive and female/ receptive condoms; hormonal methods; abstinence; IUDs; and long acting reversible contraceptives..

Policy Type
Non-codified