u/Prudent-Tip-2229

Hi all! I am a school nurse deeply underwhelmed by the NC sex ed requirements, and not super impressed with DPS in particular (though I understand they are somewhat hamstrung by state regulations.) So I am thinking about developing a comprehensive sex ed program differentiated for ages 4-19, that can be taught in small groups, maybe on a sliding scale.

Some major gaps I have identified in NC law are these:

-"Teach that a mutually faithful monogamous heterosexual relationship in the context of marriage is the best lifelong means of avoiding STIs, including HIV/AIDS."

-"Condoms and other contraceptive devices may not be made available on school property."

"Each local school administrative unit shall provide a reproductive health and safety education program commencing in 7th grade."

(115C-81.30)

I believe that 7th grade is way too late to start the conversation. And while lawmakers may aspire to have everyone celibate until they join a "mutually faithful monogamous heterosexual relationship in the context of marriage, " we know that this is simply not the reality, and declining to give them more information about other pathways does not prevent them from taking those other pathways.

I'm not really much of an entrepreneur, but I'm trying to do some market research. So I come to you, netizens, to ask...is this something y'all see as a need in Durham? Would parents be interested?