6142.8 — Comprehensive Health Education (BP)
The official document
What the district published
This is the source material — exactly as released by RUSD. The plain English translation below is this site's version, written for community members who shouldn't need a budget degree to understand where their school dollars go.
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What this document actually says
This policy, adopted and last reviewed January 13, 2026, establishes Reed Union School District's comprehensive health education program for PreK-8 students. The Board requires health education that teaches students knowledge and skills for healthy living while creating safe, inclusive learning environments. The curriculum must be research-based, developmentally appropriate, and aligned with California standards, covering topics like nutrition, physical activity, mental health, and digital literacy. Middle school students must receive mental health instruction per state law. The district involves teachers, health professionals, parents, and community members in program development. The Superintendent reports regularly to the Board on program effectiveness. Importantly, parents/guardians may opt their children out of specific health instruction, assessments, surveys, or questionnaires by written request, and students cannot be penalized for parent-requested opt-outs.
What this means for your family
Your child will receive health education from PreK through 8th grade, including required mental health instruction in middle school. You have the right to opt your child out of any health instruction, tests, surveys, or questionnaires by submitting a written request—your child cannot be penalized academically or disciplinarily for opt-outs. Alternative educational activities will be provided during opted-out instruction.
Summaries are AI-assisted and based on the original district document shown above. Nothing has been editorialized — interpretations are clearly labeled. This site is maintained by Lina Godfrey's campaign as a community resource.