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HIV/STD & Sexuality Education
HIV/STD & Sexuality Education
Welcome to the HIV/STD and Sexuality Education page!

HIV/STD prevention and sexuality education supports positive physical and mental health of youth as they grow into young adults. Schools play an important role in HIV/STD prevention and sexuality education for youth and healthy lifestyles. Here you will find a collection of valuable resources for schools, teachers, administrators, and others involved in sexuality and HIV/STD prevention education. For questions regarding HIV/STI and Sexuality Education, please reach out to MDE-OHS@michigan.gov.
Law and Policy
- Reminder of Legal Obligations and Best Practices for HIV and Sex Education HIV and Sex Education Memorandum (michigan.gov)
- Michigan Compiled Laws re Teaching of HIV, Health, PE, and Sex Ed
- A Summary of HIV/STI and Sex Ed Legal Obligations
- State Board of Education Policy to Promote Health and Prevent Disease and Pregnancy
- Bloodborne Pathogens and School Employees - new page
Advisory Boards and Parent Resources
- Sex Education Program Leadership Functions and Responsibilities
- Sex Education Advisory Boards Commonly Asked Questions
- Sample Sex Education Advisory Board Application
- Sample Charge to Advisory Board
- Sample Sex Education Advisory Board By-Laws
- Recommendations for Public Hearings
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
- Template for Parent Notification Form for HIV or Sex Education
- K-8 GLCEs for Health Education and Michigan Merit Curriculum for Health and Physical Education
Summary of GLCEs and Michigan Merit Credit Guidelines Pertaining to Reproductive Health and HIV Education
K-8 Grade Level Content Expectations for Health Education
Michigan Merit Curriculum Health and Physical Education for Grades 9-12 - Successful Virtual Sex Education
- Sample Guidelines for Guest Speakers
Qualified Teachers and Professional Development
Related State of Michigan Programs
- Health Education, MDE
- School Health Services, MDE
- Social Emotional Learning, MDE
- Child and Adolescent Health Centers, MDHHS
- Family Planning, MDHHS
- HIV and STIs in Michigan, MDHHS
- HIV and STI Data and Statistics, MDHHS
- Michigan Model for Health, MDHHS
- Safe Delivery, MDHHS
- Sexual Assault and Abuse, State of Michigan
- Teen Pregnancy Prevention and Young Parent Support, MDHHS