Health education instruction shall encompass comprehension, attitudes, and behavior in regard to the several dimensions of health. The District's health education curriculum is designed to accomplish the following:
to develop health skills and practices;
to encourage sound attitudes toward good health; and
to acquire up-to-date and scientific health knowledge.
In recognition of the religious tenets of certain families, the Board, subject to the regulations of the state Board of Regents, shall excuse a student from the required study of Health and Hygiene if such study is found to conflict with the religion of their parents. Such conflict must be certified by a proper representative of their religion. Excused students shall be provided with other material for study under supervision. These students shall be evaluated in such a way so as not to penalize them for the units from which they were excused.
Ref: Education Law §804; 804-a
8 NYCRR §135.3; 135.6
Adoption date: December 1, 1995
Amended date: December 21, 2009
Amended date: November 6, 2023