LAWs about Sex

SEX LAWS

The MOST IMPORTANT thing to remember in terms of what the law says about Sex is specifically the age of consent.  However, there are a variety of laws concerning not only sexual activity but also sexual education, health care, and rights.  

The graphic to the left was shown to you in introduction day but you are reminded that it summarizes the laws for each each concerning all aspects of sexual health.  

Below, are other links to articles and graphs concerning laws about sexual health.  


If you are looking for the factors in 

CONSENT PAGE, CLICK HERE 

Below..more articles about laws 

CLICK TO MAKE THE GRAPHIC BELOW BIGGER    (as posted on Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape)

This Unit is a comprehensive although not all inclusive Unit on various topics in Human Sexuality (listed in the drop down navigation menu) that could be developed into a full course.   Content in the Unit ranges from GRADES 5-12 but OBVIOUSLY some of the content is NOT for all grades.  For a Top 10 list of reasons to include a comprehensive program for sexuality  / Sexual Health education rather than just Abstinence only Education, please CLICK HERE.    

ALTHOUGH ALL EDUCATIONAL,  STUDENTS NOT ENROLLED IN MR. CORABI'S HEALTH CLASS OR HEALTH CLASS AT THE ARTS ACADEMY AT BENJAMIN RUSH, SHOULD GET THEIR PARENT'S PERMISSION BEFORE OPENING ANY LINKS OR DOWNLOADING ANY HANDOUTS.  Other Teachers choosing to use information in this unit should use their discretion based on District Level, Community Level and School Level curriculum guidelines and policies. 

It is assumed that students assigned to Mr. Corabi's class or Health Class at the Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush have their parent's permission based on weekly communication via google classroom posts, email or letters given to students for parents/guardians.  Note:  A child can consent on their own for Sexual Health Education and testing at age 14 in Philadelphia, PA.