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200495 https://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.2.N.200495 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 2025-05 35 pages Chin, Justin Jehn, Megan Tompkins, Camila Barrett, The Honors College School of Life Sciences Sexual education laws and policies vary significantly across the United States as a result of cultural, political, and religious differences. While prior research has examined the effectiveness of educational programs at the county and school district levels, fewer studies have analyzed differences at the state level. Using health data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and sex education data from the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS), we assess whether state-level sexual education content and requirements correlate with key sexual health outcomes, including rates of sexually transmitted infections, HIV, and teen pregnancy rates. We did not observe a statistically significant correlation between state-level sexual education requirements and sexual health outcomes (STI rates, HIV rates, and teen pregnancy rates). Sexual Education The Effect of State-Level Sex Education Policies on Sexual Health Outcomes