The state of Sex Ed in the states is sad : I'm a Health Educator in the Sacramento region and I focus predominantly on the prevention of STIs. California does NOT require comprehensive sex education in schools. Only HIV/AIDS education which is a narrow focus in the grand scheme of things. There ARE guidelines set by the CA Dept of Ed for comprehensive sex education and what it must cover but since it is not a mandated curriculum. it is rarely covered. : Hopefully things will change soon once our new assembly bill is passed! (AB 329 Weber)