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IDAHO Abstinence Education in Idaho Idaho Sexuality Education Law and Policy In Idaho, local school boards are charged with the decision of whether or not to offer sexuality education. If a school board decides to institute sexuality education, the program must place “major emphasis” on the home, family, and church as areas of importance for learning such knowledge. Family is not defined under this statute. In addition, the program should give youth “the scientific, psychological information for understanding sex and its relation to the miracle of life.” It must also include “knowledge of the power of the sex drive and the necessity of controlling that drive by self-discipline.” School boards must include parents and community groups in all aspects of instituting and evaluating sexuality education programs. Parents or guardians wishing to excuse their children from sexuality education must file a written request to the school board. The school board will then supply the parent with necessary forms to remove the child from the class. This is referred to as an “opt-out” policy. See Idaho Statutes 33-1608, 33-1609, 33-1610, and 33-1611. Parents for Truth Member Organizations in Idaho Care Net of Palouse Other Abstinence Education Organizations in Idaho |