§ 131. Definition As used in this title, “comprehensive health education” means a systematic and extensive elementary and secondary educational program designed to provide a variety of learning experiences based upon knowledge of the human organism as it functions within its environment. The term includes the study of: (1) Body structure and function, including the […]
§ 132. Secondary schools; provision of contraceptives In order to prevent or reduce unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases, each school district shall make condoms available to all students in its secondary schools, free of charge. School district administrative teams, in consultation with school district nursing staff, shall determine the best manner in which to […]
§ 133. Supervisor; comprehensive health education (a) The Secretary with the approval of the State Board may appoint one qualified person to supervise the preparation of appropriate curricula for use in the public schools, to promote programs for the preparation of teachers to teach these curricula, and to assist in the development of comprehensive health […]
§ 134. Religious exemption Any student whose parent shall present to the school principal a signed statement that the teaching of disease, its symptoms, development, and treatment, conflicts with the parents’ religious convictions shall be exempt from such instruction, and no child so exempt shall be penalized by reason of that exemption. (Added 1977, No. […]
§ 135. Program development; community advisory council (a) The Agency shall offer assistance to school districts and supervisory unions to provide teacher instruction in comprehensive health education. (b) Any school district board or supervisory union board may establish a comprehensive health education community advisory council to assist the school board in developing and implementing comprehensive […]
§ 136. Wellness program; Advisory Council on Wellness and Comprehensive Health (a) As used in this section: (1) “Fitness program” means a program that includes a physical education program and a physical activity program. (2) “Nutrition” includes all food and beverages sold or served in the food service program, vending machines, snack bars, and school […]
