Opt-In or Opt-Out

A school policy that typically pertains to sexuality education courses.  Most schools tell parents when their children will be taking a sexuality education course by sending a letter home.  In some school districts, parents have to sign and return a permission slip agreeing to let their children take the course.  That’s called opt-in.  In other districts, school officials simply notify parents that the course will be given.  If parents object, it’s up to them to write the school to say they don’t want their teen to participate.  That’s called opt-out.