Repercussions? Schools fail to offer sex ed required by law as STDs inch upward
Comptroller: Biggest Problems Are Occurring Pre-High School
An increase in sexually transmitted infections (STI) and disease (STD) among teenagers since 2015 has alarmed at least one public servant, who has conducted a study which finds that city schools are failing to provide basic sex education courses required by state law.
According to NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer, the paucity of sex education seems especially acute in middle school, where just over half of students receive their mandated semester of health education.
Some observers say having the comptroller initiate this is appropriate, as correcting it may be another example of “spend a buck now and save a thousand later.” For example, the cost to society of dealing with unwanted pregnancy and related health subsidies might be reduced.