The Information Centre SPICe An t-lonad Fiosrachaidh Briefing for the Citizen Participation and Public : Petitions Committee on petition PE1918 Improve sex education in schools, lodged by Kate Freedman Brief overview of issues raised by petition The petition calls “on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to reform sex education by updating guidance and implementing clear teaching rules, focusing on topics such as: • Menstruation and related illnesses • Puberty • LGBT sex, including asexuality • Fertility • Pornography • Any other things that are deemed useful.” statutory guidance on the conduct of relationships, sexual Current health and parenthood education in schools dates...