During the 2007 legislative session, Colorado’s General Assembly passed House Bill 07-1292 to expand access to medically and scientifically accurate comprehensive sexuality education courses to reduce sexually transmitted infections (STIs), unintended pregnancy, and the need for abortion. Signed into law by Governor Bill Ritter that spring, the law requires school districts, where instruction about human sexuality is provided, to ensure their curricula adhere to science-based content standards. Specifically, courses must be abstinence-based, age-appropriate, comprehensive, scientifically and medically accurate, and discuss the health benefits provided by contraceptives.

What's Been Happening Since 2007?

Establishment of the Healthy Colorado Youth Alliance

Colorado Department of Education Recommended Content Standards for Comprehensive Health and Physical Education