Summary:
We have a new approved textbooks Health I and Health II courses. The district is purchasing the teacher materials and a classroom set of student materials for every district Health teacher. Subsequent replacement will be the responbility of the school.
If schools choose to purchase online student licenses, they may do so from their site funds.
The books are:
- Glencoe Teen Health (middle school)
- Glencoe Health (high school)
Books are purchased through Mountain State Schoolbook Depository.
Rationale:
H.B. 233 — School Curriculum Amendments prohibits local education agencies (i.e., public schools) from using or allowing health-related instruction or materials provided by entities that perform elective abortions. That includes materials created, funded, or donated by those providers, as well as any instruction delivered by their employees or volunteers.
SLCSD had approved several presentations from providers that are no longer permissible. The new Health curriculum will help support teachers in designing their instruction in Health I and Health II.
Expectations for Implementation:
- Communication:
- Information about delivery will be forthcoming.
- Information about a ½ day training will be forthcoming. Subs will be provided.
- Collaboration:
- Contact Katie Lowery with questions.
- Timeline:
- August 2025 through next adoption cycle (potentially 2032)
Keywords: text books, health, curriculum, approved materials, 7-12
