"Is there a state-mandated
“curriculum” for health education?"
"No. New York State requires that
all students meet the learning standards for Health at the elementary,
intermediate, and commencement level. In addition, New York State requires
that certain content and skills be covered as a matter of Education Law
and Commissioner’s Regulation (Ed Law Art 17, sec 804; CR 135.3). Precisely
how students meet the learning standards and receive required content for
Health (the curriculum) are matters left up to individual school districts
to decide. The New York State Education Department provides a “Guidance
Document” (link below) that helps districts to adopt, construct, and align
curricula to meet the learning standards through evidence-based practice."
"Is sexuality education in schools
mandated by New York State?"
"No. Sexuality education is not mandated
in New York State. Local boards of education may choose to make sexuality
education a local requirement. Local school districts are encouraged to
have advisory councils that include parents, school personnel, students,
members of the faith communities, and other community-based organizations
to make recommendations to the board of education about sexuality education
programs. (*HIVAIDS education K-12 is mandated)"
