Teens Have Rights

If you're a teen, you have legal rights to access sexual and reproductive health care. Learn more about rights for California teens on TeenSource.org.

As a Teen, you have the right to:

• Access health care services as a minor without a parent’s permission

• Access affordable health care

• Access health care during school hours

• Receive comprehensive sex education at school

• Maintain confidentiality of personal health care information

• Give, withhold or withdraw consent to sexual activity

• Access school protections and resources as a LGBTQIA+ youth

• Access emergency contraception, both by prescription and over-the-counter

• Access resources and support during pregnancy and parenting