The Elk Grove Unified School District’s comprehensive sexual health education program has several characteristics. It is a sequence of instruction rather than a brief, single course. Since many of the concepts of comprehensive sexual health education involve ethical and moral values, the school district involves individuals from the community, which may include parents, religious leaders, health professionals, and other community agencies in planning, implementing, and evaluating the program, while maintaining the separation of church and state. This program establishes a foundation to help prepare students to have respect for oneself, one’s family and others; self-discipline and control over one’s actions as well as responsibility for the consequences of one’s actions; and an adequate knowledge base from which to make well-reasoned decisions.

The Elk Grove Unified School District’s comprehensive sexual health education program is consistent with the California State Standards and pertinent legal mandates.  The Elk Grove Unified School District endorses a comprehensive sexual health education program that encourages abstinence and acknowledges the family as an important contributor.