A new report from City Comptroller Scott Stringer finds students aren't getting enough sex education in schools. 

Stringer's report found 88 percent of middle and high school students don't have a city-licensed health teacher. Only 57 percent of 8th graders completed a state-mandated semester of health education, Stringer said. 

The comptroller says the classroom is an important resource for many students to learn about sexual health.

"It's where they can ask questions in a safe space, ask for help if they're being bullied, and learn about options to practice safe sex and make healthy choices," he said. "For too many kids, it's the only opportunity to have these conversations."

He asked for the Department of Education to guarantee sexual health education for all middle and high school students. 

The DOE says it'll continue working with families and teachers to make sure students get a proper education. It's also planning a Sex Education Task Force to address challenges.