Bill > SF3746

This bill requires the implementation of statewide academic standards in health education for Minnesota schools. The key provisions include: 1. Amending the definition of "required standard" to include health education standards alongside other core subject areas like language arts, math, and science. 2. Requiring the Commissioner of Education to adopt statewide rules for implementing rigorous health education standards, in consultation with the Commissioners of Health and Human Services. 3. Specifying that the health education standards must include expectations for learning in areas like mental health, CPR/AED, vaping prevention, substance use, and sexually transmitted infections. 4. Allowing the standards to optionally include expectations for learning in areas like child sexual abuse prevention, violence prevention, character development, and safe and supportive schools. 5. Providing an appropriation to the Department of Education for the rulemaking process to develop the new health education standards. The bill aims to establish consistent, statewide health education standards for Minnesota schools, addressing a range of important health and wellness topics. The effective dates vary, with some provisions taking effect immediately and others on July 1, 2024.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3746&ssn=0&y=2023