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IL HR0660
Resolution
Status
Introduced
1/16/2020
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Mussman
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AI Summary
- Illinois teens experience higher rates of forced sexual intercourse, dating violence, and physical or sexual violence compared to the national average
- Comprehensive sex education curriculum covers seven topics: Anatomy and Physiology, Puberty and Adolescent Development, Identity, Pregnancy and Reproduction, Sexually Transmitted Disease and HIV, Healthy Relationships (including consent education), and Personal Safety
- Comprehensive sex education has been proven to reduce teen pregnancy and STD rates, increase contraceptive use, promote healthy relationships, and reduce sexual risk-taking by 12% according to CDC findings
- In 2017, Illinois ranked 10th for Chlamydia and Syphilis rates and 17th for Gonorrhea rates, while sexually transmitted diseases cost the U.S. healthcare system $16 billion annually
- House recognizes every student's right to comprehensive sex education and supports organizations and schools providing such education to reduce sexual violence and STDs
Legislative Description
COMPREHENSIVE SEX EDUCATION
Last Action
Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
6/23/2020
Committee Referrals
Rules6/23/2020
Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies2/25/2020
Rules1/28/2020
Full Bill Text
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