As required by Florida Statute 1003.42, Reproductive Health and Disease Education is taught as part of a Comprehensive Health Education Program. The instructional materials approved by the School Board are aligned to Florida Standards, State Statutes, and School Board Policy. 

Per s.1002.20, F.S. and 1003.42, F.S., a public school student whose parent makes written request to the school principal shall be exempted from the teaching of reproductive health or any disease, including HIV/AIDS.  The school district must provide a link for a student’s parent to access and review the instructional materials used to teach the curriculum.  In addition, all instructional materials used to teach reproductive health or any disease, including HIV/AIDS, its symptoms, development, and treatment, must be annually approved by a district school board in an open, noticed public meeting.  

The following instructional materials are school board approved:

Reproductive Health and Disease Education Instructional Materials

• Grade 5 Reproductive Health and Disease Education – females
• Grade 5 Reproductive Health and Disease Education – males
• Grade 7 Reproductive Health and Disease Education – females
• Grade 7 Reproductive Health and Disease Education – males
• High School Reproductive Health and Disease Education

The following forms provide instructions for a parent to make a written request to the school principal to exempt their child from the teaching of this curriculum:

Reproductive Health and Disease Education Exemption Forms

• Fifth Grade Reproductive Health and Disease Education Participation/Exemption Form
• Seventh Grade Reproductive Health and Disease Education Participation/Exemption Form
• High School Reproductive Health and Disease Education Participation/Exemption Form