World Health Organization (WHO):
“The application of existing human rights to sexuality and sexual health constitute sexual rights… [which] protect all people’s rights to fulfil and express their sexuality and enjoy sexual health," (WHO, n.d.).
“Sexual health is fundamental to the overall health and well-being of individuals… [it] requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence… [One’s] ability to achieve sexual health and well-being depends [in part] on their access to comprehensive, good-quality information about sex and sexuality… [and] living in an environment that affirms and promotes sexual health,” (WHO, n.d.).
United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities:
“Ensure an inclusive education system at all levels… directed [in part] to the full development of human potential and sense of dignity and self-worth...Enable persons with disabilities to learn life and social development skills to facilitate their full and equal participation in education and as members of the community," (United Nations, 2006).
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA):
Students with disabilities are entitled to a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). “FAPE includes the implementation of a comprehensive sexual health education program for students with disabilities," (Stair & Roach, 2024; Treacy et al., 2018).
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973:
"People with disabilities shall not be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance,” (Section 504, 1973). Under Section 504, no school that currently provides sex education to students not identified with a disability can exclude Disabled students from participating in and receiving the same benefits of their sex education program.
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Principles for Professional Ethics:
Guiding Principle I.3: Fairness, Equity, and Justice
Guiding Principle IV.1: Promoting Healthy School, Family, and Community Environments