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National Sex Education Standards (NSES)
The updated NSES has been written with a trauma-informed lens and infused with reproductive justice, racial justice, social justice, and equity principles, addressing social determinants of health and how these can lead to inequitable health outcomes.

NASN Sexual Health Toolkit
This toolkit provides information on reducing HIV, other STDs, and unintended pregnancy. It was produced in collaboration with the CDC's Division of Adolescent and School Health.

Working to Institutionalize Sex Ed (WISE) | WISEtoolkit  

NYSDOH Resources

New York State Youth Sexual Health Plan: Promoting Sexual Health Through Prevention of HIV, STDs, Unintended Pregnancy, Hepatitis C, Drug User Health & Trauma-Informed Care (2018)
This guide ensures accurate sexual health information and quality health services are available to all NYS youth. The purpose of this document is to address HIV, STD, and pregnancy prevention issues facing adolescents and young adults and promote positive, healthy, and informed choices regarding sexual health.  

NYSDOH AIDS Institute (NYSDOH A-I)
Has lead responsibility for coordinating state programs, services, and activities relating to HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and hepatitis C.

AIDS Institute HIV, STD, Viral Hepatitis Consumer and Provider Materials Order Form

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)
Includes fact sheets and information on prevention, screening, treatment, provider updates, and educational materials order forms.

Expect the Test
Provides information on the updated HIV Testing Laws that each patient over the age of 13 should be offered an HIV test. The materials are available in English and 6 other languages and can be ordered using the order form link above. To preview the brochure, click here. (NYSDOH, 5/2020).  

Letter to Clinical Providers - Minor Consent for HPV Vaccination & HIV Treatment and Prevention
Notifies health care providers that section 23.1 of Title 10 NYCRR was amended to include HIV in the existing list of STIs and that section 23.4 of Title 10 NYCRR now allows health care providers to “…render medical care related to other sexually transmitted diseases without consent or knowledge of the parent or guardian.” 

STI Dashboard NY
Features interactive data visualizations of key trends of three major reportable sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in NYS, making data more accessible and usable to all.

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) 

Note: The NYSCSH website will now use the term Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) in place of Sexually Transmitted Disease (STDs). The word "disease" suggests noticeable medical problems, while many of the most common sexually transmitted infections have no signs or symptoms or are very mild. 

CDC Sexually Transmitted Infections
Provides an overview of STIs, prevention, statistics on the prevalence, and resources for education.

CDC Reducing Health Risks Among Youth-Sexual Risk Behaviors
CDC's Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH) provides What Works in Schools, a three-strategy school-based program. The program can lead to reductions in risk behaviors and experiences and improve student health.

CDC Sexually Transmitted Infections Fact Sheets
Fact sheets on STD transmission, diagnosis, and treatment.  

Sexual Violence

CDC Sexual Violence Prevention
Provides an overview of sexual violence and resources for campuses, including connections between sexual violence and bullying.

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Page Updated 10/21/25