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What This Bill Does
This document outlines the state-mandated health education curriculum for Florida public schools, covering topics from K-12 including injury prevention, mental health, and substance abuse. It details specific instructional requirements for different grade levels and highlights state academic standards for health and resiliency.
This policy dictates the mandatory health curriculum for all Florida public school students, requiring specific instruction on topics like substance abuse, internet safety, and resiliency that districts must implement.
Who It Affects
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Florida public school students
Students are required to receive instruction on the specified health and resiliency topics throughout their K-12 education.
Florida school districts
Districts are responsible for implementing the state-mandated curriculum and reporting on required instruction hours.
Key Facts
- Florida law (s. 1003.42, F.S.) mandates comprehensive health education covering community, consumer, environmental, and family life health.
- All K-12 students must receive instruction on injury prevention, internet safety, nutrition, disease prevention, substance abuse, and child sexual abuse/trafficking prevention.
- Grades 6-12 must receive instruction on the benefits of sexual abstinence and the consequences of teenage pregnancy.
- Grades 6-12 must receive instruction on social media impacts, including mental health, online manipulation, cyberbullying, and predatory behavior.
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- Grades 7-12 must receive instruction on teen dating violence, warning signs of abuse, and healthy relationship characteristics.
- Grades 9-12 must receive instruction on career readiness, including résumé development, interview skills, and workplace ethics.
- School districts are required to provide at least five hours of annual instruction in grades 6-12 focused on civic, character, and resiliency education.
- State academic standards for health are categorized into strands including Personal Health Concepts, Community and Environmental Health, and Consumer Health.
- Substance abuse education is a mandatory component of the curriculum, supported by the 'The Facts. Your Future.' initiative.
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Emphasis on Digital Literacy
The curriculum shows a significant focus on modern digital risks, specifically mandating instruction on social media manipulation, cyberbullying, and online predatory behavior for grades 6-12.
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