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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 5. EDUCATION |
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SubTilte 5-E. ORIGINAL TITLE 5 |
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Chapter 5-E23. CURRICULUM AND TESTING |
Section 5-E2305. HUMAN SEXUALITY AND REPRODUCTION
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2305.1The D.C. Public Schools, while recognizing that primary responsibility for educating children in this area rests with parents, shall offer, as part of the regular curriculum, instruction in human sexuality and reproduction which shall include, but not be limited to the following:
(a)Information on human anatomy, physical changes during adolescence, menstruation, intercourse, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, venereal disease, contraception, abortion, homosexuality, reduction of infant mortality, improvement of pregnancy outcomes, and awareness and prevention of rape and other sex offenses; and
(b)Discussion of the process of making personal decisions in matters involving parenting and sexuality.
2305.2Human sexuality and reproduction course content shall be taught sequentially in grade levels pre-K through twelve (12). The content of the courses shall be appropriate to the age group of the students receiving instruction.
2305.3All textbooks used for instruction in the area of human sexuality and reproduction must be included in the list of textbooks submitted annually for approval by the Board of Education.
2305.4All instructional materials, including textbooks, teachers’ manuals, audio-visual aids, and other supplementary materials that are used for instruction in human sexuality and reproduction shall be available for inspection and review by parents or guardians of students receiving instruction in human sexuality and reproduction.
2305.5Prior to offering human sexuality and reproduction courses or programs, the principal shall notify in writing the parents or guardians of minor students. A minor student shall be excused from participating in human sexuality and reproduction instruction upon receipt by the principal of written notification from the student’s parent or guardian.