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The responsibility of public schools is to aim to teach all students the necessary skills and knowledge to lead successful adult lives. Sexuality is a part of being human, and by limiting the education that children get in school, public education is not doing its job in promoting healthy, educated adults. As reading is important to succeed, so is the ability (and right) to be fully informed about the options available to help individuals protect themselves from STIs and pregnancy.

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