AGENCY TESTIMONY
Opt-out policy and teacher training for sexual health education
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NYC Public Schools acknowledges the diversity of family perspectives and provides an opt-out option for certain prevention lessons. The Office of School Wellness Programs offers extensive training and support for teachers.
- Parents can opt children out of specific prevention lessons, but not all sexual health lessons
- Free training and curricula provided citywide throughout the year
- Aligns with chancellor's commitment to strengthening comprehensive teacher support
Despina Zaharakis
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New York City public schools recognize the importance of individual values and the diversity of our families' perspectives and identities.
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Parents can opt their children out of certain prevention lessons, but not out of all sexual health lessons.
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The Office of School Wellness Programs provides free training and curricula citywide throughout the year to help teachers to be prepared, confident, and knowledgeable to provide health instruction in alignment with our chancellor's commitment to strengthening comprehensive teacher support.
