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Sexuality education in Poland

SHAPE classifies the sexuality education framework in Poland as restricted. This describes the national policy framework, not how every school delivers it.

Restricted framework

Last checked 14/09/2026 · This is information only, not advice or a recommendation.

  • National framework: Family Life Education is optional and subject to parental opt-out; the curriculum is not equivalent to comprehensive rights-based sexuality education and emphasizes traditional family norms.
  • Interpretation: The status summarizes the verified policy framework; it does not guarantee uniform classroom delivery.

[Sources: https://www.unesco.org/gem-report/en/peer ; https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/comprehensive-sexuality-education ; https://www.bzga-whocc.de/fileadmin/user_upload/Dokumente/BZgA_IPPFEN_ComprehensiveStudyReport_Online.pdf]

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