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This bill requires the Connecticut Department of Education to develop a comprehensive family life education curriculum for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The curriculum must be age-appropriate and focus on several key areas: family living and community relationships, the benefits and responsibilities of marriage for individuals and communities, and the value of family relationships. The bill mandates that the Department of Education not only create the initial curriculum but also establish training requirements for educators who will teach the subject and commit to reviewing and updating the curriculum every five years to ensure it reflects current community standards. The overarching goals of the curriculum are to promote parental involvement, help students develop positive self-concepts, and provide students with coping mechanisms. By creating a standardized, statewide approach to family life education, the bill aims to provide consistent, supportive educational guidance for students across different grade levels.

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