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Across the country, lawmakers are introducing a new wave of bills that directly shape what young people are allowed to learn about their bodies, relationships, and health. During the 2026 legislative session, SIECUS is tracking state-level legislation that explicitly references sex education and would directly impact whether instruction is inclusive, medically accurate, and age-appropriate.
This tracker focuses on bills that clearly and directly call out sex education — including requirements, restrictions, curriculum mandates, censorship efforts, funding changes, and enforcement mechanisms that affect what happens in classrooms. These bills have immediate, tangible consequences for students, educators, and families.
At the same time, sex education does not exist in a vacuum. Many policies that shape young people’s lives — including abortion restrictions, parental rights laws, book bans, LGBTQ+ censorship, public health policy, and education governance — intersect with and influence sex education access and quality. SIECUS works in close collaboration with state and federal partners to monitor and analyze this broader ecosystem of intersectional legislation.
Because of that scope, not every bill we track appears in this public database. This tracker is intentionally focused on legislation that explicitly names or directly regulates sex education. Our broader legislative monitoring and strategy — informed by partnerships across reproductive health, education, LGBTQ+ rights, racial justice, and youth advocacy — ensures we understand and respond to the full policy landscape impacting young people.
This resource is designed to provide advocates, educators, policymakers, and supporters with a clear snapshot of the most direct state-level threats and opportunities for sex education in 2026 — and to support coordinated, informed action nationwide.
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Disclaimer
The information provided in this legislation tracker is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be, nor should it be relied upon as, legal advice. Legislative information may change rapidly and may not always be complete or up to date. We do not guarantee the accuracy of the information and are not responsible for any errors, omissions, or reliance on the content provided.