Caregivers hold the right to opt their student(s) out of puberty and sexual health content.   What does this mean?  

• Caregivers CAN opt their student(s) out of any instruction regarding content about the body (e.g. puberty, reproduction, condoms, STIs & HIV/AIDS).  
• Caregivers CANNOT opt their student(s) out of learning about LGBTQ+ identities or community (e.g. gender and sexuality diversity, pronouns, histories, family diversity) - per CA Ed Code SB48.

SFUSD affirms a caregiver’s right to opt their student out of sexual health education content and notifies parents annually of their rights in the Student & Family Handbook. Additionally, some schools may notify parents two weeks in advance of puberty or sexual health lessons.  

• Caregivers may submit their opt-out request, in writing, to their child’s teacher of health education. 
• Students 12 years old or older have the right to override this opt-out, if they wish.  

Questions?  Contact Kena Hazelwood, Student & Family Services, at lgbtq@sfusd.edu