REMARKS
Benefits of comprehensive sexual health education
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Council Member Joseph highlights the importance and benefits of comprehensive sexual health education for students. She emphasizes how it empowers young people to make informed decisions about their health and relationships.
- Studies show that age-appropriate, medically accurate instruction leads to better decision-making and healthier relationships
- Comprehensive sex education helps students recognize unhealthy behaviors
- It empowers young people to understand their bodies and advocate for their well-being
- The hearing aims to examine how NYC Public Schools are addressing the need for comprehensive, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate sexual health education
Rita Joseph
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The benefits of comprehensive sexual health education are undeniable.
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Studies have shown that when students receive age appropriate, medically accurate instruction, they are better equipped to make healthy decisions, recognize unhealthy behaviors, and develop positive, respectful relationships.
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This education empowers our young people to understand their bodies, advocate for their well-being, and build a safer, healthier community for all.
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Today's hearing will provide the opportunity to examine how New York City Public School is addressing the need for comprehensive, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate sexual health education for all New York City students.
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I look forward to receiving updates on new sexual health education task force and exploring how New York City Public School is engaging stakeholders, parents, educators, students, advocates to address the gaps and develop effective sexual health curricula, ensuring that our students receive the education they deserve.
