The State of Sex Education in the USA in 2023

The state of sex education in the USA is vastly different across states. As of February 2023, there are 22 states that do not require sex education for high school students. Additionally, in the 28 states that do have sex education mandates, the information teachers provide does not necessarily have to be useful, correct, or unbiased. In fact, only 17 states require that sex education be medically accurate. Further, 29 states require abstinence to be stressed in the classroom.
Simply put, America is failing its youth when it comes to sex education that actually answers their questions and equips them with knowledge that will protect their sexual health. This is part of the reason why the United States has much higher rates of teen pregnancy and STIs than other industrialized countries. 
The State of Sex Education in the USA in 2023