7. Commencing in Grade 7, instruction on how STDs are and are
not transmitted, and the effectiveness of FDA approved methods
of reducing risk of contracting STDs, including local resources
for testing and treatment is addressed. (51933)
8. Commencing in Grade 7, instruction and materials shall provide
pupils with skills for making and implementing responsible
decisions about sexuality. (51933)
9. Instruction and materials may not teach or promote religious
doctrine or bias against any person on the basis of any category
protected by Sec. 22- of the Education Code. (51933)
10. Instruction of HIV/AIDS is mandated by Education Code.
(51934)
11. Districts must adopt a passive consent or “opt out” policy for
HIV/AIDS prevention instruction allowing a parent or guardian
to withdraw their child from class upon written request.
(51938)
12. Parents must be notified and given the opportunity to preview
materials. (51938)
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