Instruction - HIV and AIDS - Exemption

Instruction

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) - Exemption

Parents or guardians may exempt their children from those units of classroom instruction which deal with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Students 18 years of age may exempt themselves from those units of classroom instruction. The request must be made in writing to the Principal.

Legal Reference: Connecticut General Statutes:
10-19 Teaching about alcohol, nicotine or tobacco,
drugs and acquired immune deficiency syndrome.
Training of personnel.

Adopted: May 8, 1989
Reviewed: January 25, 1993
Reviewed: November 18, 2008