PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Make organ donation education a mandatory part of the curriculum in England.
We want the Government to reclassify organ donation education as a statutory requirement within the RSHE guidance, replacing 'should' with 'must' to ensure consistent delivery across all schools in England.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 6/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 6/100,000
Background
The revised RSHE guidance (July 2025) coming into force in September 2026 states that pupils "should" know the science of donation. "should" lacks the weight of a mandatory requirement. England operates an "opt-out" donation system for adults, it is vital that every student receives consistent, factual education to make informed choices. By making this statutory, the Government can address misconceptions early and significantly improve consent rates - especially among diverse student populations