WA State Comprehensive Sexual Education
VOTE yes R-90 on 11-3 - learn more here!
This is me. Pennie. I was molested, raped, emotionally abused and destroyed by my biological father, starting at infancy - in a diaper. He was manipulative - a mastermind at keeping everything hidden.

I was never taught, I had autonomy of my body. I never learned that I had the right to say NO. Children need to learn social and emotional teachings at a young age. It is so vital that our children are learning consistently year after year age appropriate lessons that protect them and help them learn about themselves and their rights.

SEX isn't a scary word - its only scary if you do not talk to children about it.  What are you afraid of...we MUST normalize the conversation - school is the best place to supplement the conversation that is happening at home, IF it is happening at all.

Please vote YES for Referendum-90
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What is the curriculum? (based on SB5395 & OSPI Rules)
  • There is no "One Size Fits All" approach when it comes to the curriculum that works best for each community in our state, which is why the legislation does not mandate the use of any single specific curriculum. 
  • Washington’s guidelines for sex education have been in place for over 15 years and are used to inform the state’s development of the list of reviewed, recommended curricula. The new law only expands instruction by requiring the inclusion of youth of all protected class statuses (e.g. LGBTQ, disability), by requiring instruction to span all grades, and by requiring instruction on consent and healthy relationships.
  • It is very important for school boards to make sure that they enact policies and select curricula that reflect the will of the public- and according to multiple public opinion studies, the will of the public is that every student be offered access to honest, accurate, and inclusive sex education.
  • OSPI is required to continue to regularly review curricula and add to the list of options. Their focus is to find a wide array of products that would fit for different communities.

Referendum 90 - INFO

"​A vote to approve Referendum 90 supports allowing Senate Bill 5395 to take effect, thereby requiring public schools to provide comprehensive sexual health education for all students and requiring students to be excused if requested by their parents."

Why It's Important

"Young people need access to information and resources about healthy relationships to help them understand how to respect personal boundaries, ask for consent, and learn how to say and receive a “no.”
Engrossed Senate Bill 5395
"​AN ACT Relating to requiring comprehensive sexual health 2 education that is consistent with the Washington state health and 3 physical education K-12 learning standards and that requires 4 affirmative consent curriculum; and amending RCW 28A.300.475."
New Legislation: Senate Bill 5395 - Comprehensive Sexual Health Education
"CSHE is defined in the bill as: Recurring instruction in human development and reproduction that is medically accurate, age-appropriate and inclusive of all students."

What is Social Emotional Learning????

Myth Busting
"​Social-emotional learning (SEL) is the process of developing the self-awareness, self-control, and interpersonal skills that are vital for school, work, and life success."
"For example, there are frequent references to a book titled "It’s Perfectly Normal" purported as a required “textbook” for children as young as 4; this book is actually intended for age 10 and up and ​is not a required portion of any curriculum."
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