Health education saves lives. Young people deserve access to information that will help them lead safe, healthy, and productive lives. The lack of a state accountability and resources for health education leaves some school districts with excellent programs, while others have little to none. Access to meaningful health education shouldn't be an accident of geography; it should be available in every Massachusetts school district.

Research shows that medically accurate, age-appropriate health education is essential in preventing the health problems affecting today's youth. Comprehensive health education includes important topics such as: nutrition, mental health, safety, reproduction and sexuality, substance abuse and violence prevention.

CARE for Youth's mission is to keep kids safe and healthy by passing legislation to make comprehensive health education a reality for all Massachusetts public school students.