Health Curriculum 24/25 Adoption

New Oregon Health Education Standards and Performance Indicators for Grades K-12 were adopted December 2016. Details can be found HERE.

Health Education Standards help define the knowledge and skills students will need throughout their K-12 experience. Standards also provide consistency in what is taught to students across our state to ensure equity in education. Quality health education is characterized by standards-based instruction and provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to lead healthy lives. Health-literate people are able to obtain and apply knowledge and skills to enhance their own health and the health of others — both now and in the future as their needs change throughout their lives. 

If you’d like to review any components of the program or have concerns or questions, please contact your school principal.

Can parents opt their children out of certain sexuality education components?

 Sexuality Education standards are included in the mandatory Health Education Standards. Health Education is a core subject in Oregon, and its instruction is required by every public school in Oregon.

 It is important for the health and safety of children to be in school for all health education components, including socio-emotional learning, healthy relationships, and sexuality education. It is encouraged that if a parent finds a portion of the content to be inappropriate, they opt out only of that portion and not the entire curriculum.

 According to Oregon Law, parents can opt their children out of any or all sexuality education components. However, parents cannot opt their children out of the entire health course or program without written documentation of a religious or disability-related reason. In those cases, parents would also have to demonstrate to the school district how they would be complying with the Health Education Standards with alternative instruction.

If you wish to excuse your child from one or more health components after reviewing the curriculum, submit the appropriate grade level letter to your school. Should you have any questions, please contact your school principal.  

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