« Arizona is ranked fourth in the state for teen pregnancy ages 15-19. For every 1,000 girls, 70 adolescents are pregnant. Additionally, Arizona is ranked the 16th highest state for syphilis, as well as the 11th highest state for chlamydia. In the state of Arizona, 406 people out of 100,000 reported using an STD. The national average rate of reported STD cases per 100,000 people is 348” (Innes). Based on these statistics, the state of Arizona has a teen pregnancy and STD problem. Reducing these rates will not only help the economy but also improve the lives of the younger generation. Sex education is a proven way to reduce these shockingly high rates. Sex education not only informs students about the consequences of unprotected sex, but abstinence is also taught. Despite opposition from some citizens who prefer parents to teach their children their own way, sex education should be part of mandatory health classes and mandatory for all students in public and private schools. Sex education is an informational course that teaches human anatomy and puberty. , protection options for those who decide to have sex, and the basics of STDs. In Arizona, sex education is optional; schools are not required to teach this class if they do not want to. If schools decide to include sex education in the health class curriculum, it is typically taught to students in grades five through eight. Very few schools offer sex education, and according to Senate Bill 1309, "Parents' Bill of Rights," parents are required to sign a release before their child comes to class (Innes). Most parents are opposed to sex education because they want to be the person who talks to their child about sexuality. One problem with this review... middle of article... parental permission to teach sex education. StarNet [Tucson]. July 27, 2010. the web. March 9, 2011. This article discusses SB 1309. The value of this article for sex education is high. In the news, this article has both opposing and favorable sides. It recognizes favorable and critical opinions. He also explains the bill and how it will affect Arizona schools. Nevarez, Griselda. "Arizona lawmaker pushes overhaul of sex ed in state". Azcentral.com. January 29, 2010. The web. March 9, 2011.Pan, Deborah. “It doesn’t matter the approach to sex education. Works". ABCActualités. December 19, 2007. Web. March 9, 2011. “Advantages and disadvantages of sex education at school". March 9, 2011 “Why parents are against sex education in school health education programs”. Scppa.org December 22, 2009. Web April 10. 2011.