2126P: HIV/AIDS Prevention Education

HIV/AIDS prevention education is required yearly for grades 5-12 by the AIDS Omnibus Act. Students shall receive instruction in the life-threatening dangers of HIV/AIDS, its transmission, and its prevention. The Bellevue School District will offer HIV/AIDS prevention education in following class settings:

5th Grade - Health

6th Grade - Physical Education

7th Grade - Health

8th Grade - Physical Education

9th Grade - Physical Education

10th Grade - Health

11th Grade - US History

12th Grade - Government

In compliance with the Omnibus Act, the Bellevue School District will present information to parents and guardians concerning the curricula and materials that will be used for HIV/AIDS education. This information will be available at Back to School Night in the fall, within the respected teaching areas.

At least one month before teaching HIV/AIDS prevention education in the classroom, teachers will notify parents of the presentation and that the materials are available for inspection. A student may be removed from HIV/AIDS prevention education if the student’s parent or guardian, having attended one of the district presentations (this includes either the Back to School Night preview or a review of the curriculum with the teacher), objects in writing to such participation.

REQUEST FOR EXCLUSION FROM PLANNED INSTRUCTION IN HIV/AIDS PREVENTION EDUCATION

PROCESS:

A. Parents or legal guardians may wish to have their student excused from planned instruction on HIV/AIDS education.

1. Any parent or legal guardian who wishes to have his/her student excused from any planned instruction in HIV/AIDS prevention curriculum obtains a copy of 2126P Exhibit A from the instructional teacher in which the curriculum is to be taught.

2. In compliance to the Omnibus Act, the parent or legal guardian must complete a curriculum preview given by the instructional teacher prior to the HIV/AIDS prevention education.

3. After completing the form (2126P Exhibit A), the parent or legal guardian returns the form to the instructional teacher of which the curriculum is to be taught.

4. The student’s teacher shall provide alternative educational endeavors for the child for the duration of the HIV/AIDS instruction.

5. The instructor will file the completed form for the remainder of the school year during which the request is effective.

B. It is the intent of these procedures that the parents or guardians initiate the request for the form to excuse their student from any planned instruction about HIV/AIDS. The school will not distribute forms to parents or legal guardians of all students who might be involved in classes where such instruction should occur.