Alberta Plans to Make Sex Education in Schools Opt-In, Not Default

Alberta Plans to Make Sex Education in Schools Opt-In, Not Default
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Education Demetrios Nicolaides stand together during the swearing in of her cabinet in Edmonton, June 9, 2023. Jason Franson/The Canadian Press
Carolina Avendano
Updated:
0:00

Alberta teachers will have to proactively ask parents to enroll their children in sex education lessons under legislation expected from the provincial government this fall.

Currently, parents can opt their children out of sex education classes upon receiving written notice of such instruction. The new legislation would make parents aware of the content taught in sex education classes, and allow them to decide whether it is appropriate and meets the needs of their child.