6150 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

Windsor Locks Board of Education

Manual of Policies, Regulations, and Bylaws

Section: INSTRUCTION Definition: POLICY

Title: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Number: 6150

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Adopted: May 2007

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The Board of Education recognizes that a good health program is basic to the personal, social and emotional well being of our students. The number of cases of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) remains as a tragic reality of society. Therefore, it is important that the schools educate students about AIDS. It is recognized that however difficult it may be to communicate openly and honestly about AIDS and its implications, it must be done. AIDS education has become a matter of life and death.

The study of AIDS is presented to enable students to develop an awareness and understanding of. this serious disease. Pursuant to State Department of Education guidelines, instruction in AIDS must be planned, ongoing and systematic, with instruction by legally qualified teachers offered over the course of the following grade sequences: K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12. As children grow toward adulthood, it is important that they hear the AIDS prevention message frequently and consistently.

Parents or guardians may exempt their children from those units of classroom instruction dealing with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Students 18 years of age may exempt themselves from those units of classroom instruction. The request must be made in writing.

Legal Reference: Connecticut General Statutes

10-19b AIDS education