Sex education has been a mandatory part of the French curriculum since 1973.  Schools are required to give 30 to 40 hours of education to grades eight and nine.
        
        
     
    
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        Sex education in Germany has been mandatory since 1970.  It covers all aspects, including biological function, sexual activity, relationships and homosexuality.