Education: all other employees; regional school health coordinators; require. Amends secs. 1169 & 1170a of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1169 & 380.1170a).
Impact
One significant change under this bill involves the establishment of standards for CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) education for students in grades 7 to 12. The bill stipulates that the curriculum must meet certain guidelines and be taught by certified instructors, fostering an environment where students are not only educated about healthcare but also equipped with life-saving skills. Schools are encouraged to utilize local resources to facilitate this training. Additionally, the bill includes conditions that clarify exemptions for online instruction, which could potentially benefit a range of educational institutions in Michigan.
Summary
Senate Bill 1123 aims to amend the Revised School Code in Michigan by integrating essential health education regarding dangerous communicable diseases such as HIV/AIDS within the public school curriculum. Specifically, it mandates that all public schools in the state teach students about the modes of transmission of these diseases and emphasize abstinence as a responsible method for prevention. This approach is part of a broader strategy to enhance students' understanding of health issues relevant to their community. The bill also aims to cultivate a more informed youth by ensuring educators have appropriate training in these topics.
Contention
Notable points of contention around SB1123 may arise from differing opinions on the appropriateness of state involvement in the educational content, particularly regarding sexual health education. Proponents argue it enforces necessary health measures that can realistically alter future health outcomes, while opponents might see it as overly prescriptive for local school boards. The required public hearings before curriculum changes offer a venue for community input, yet may also fuel debate on the necessity and efficacy of such educational content.
Education: curriculum; sex education, instruction in reproductive health, and instruction concerning communicable diseases; limit to grades 4 and above and allow for the provision of certain educational materials to parents and legal guardians. Amends secs. 1169, 1506, 1507 & 1507b of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1169 et seq.).
Education: curriculum; age-appropriate, medically accurate, and objective sex education; provide for. Amends secs. 1169, 1507 & 1507b of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1169 et seq.) & repeals sec. 1506 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1506).
Education: other; recommended model core academic curriculum content standards for health education and certain guidelines for health education; modify. Amends sec. 1170a of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1170a).
Education: other; recommended model core academic curriculum content standards for health education and certain guidelines for health education; modify. Amends sec. 1170a of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1170a).
Education: all other employees; certain requirements related to seizure awareness; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1179c.
Relating to eliminating certain requirements imposed on school districts; establishing a process for review of a school district's termination or suspension of a classroom teacher.
Education: other; recommended model core academic curriculum content standards for health education and certain guidelines for health education; modify. Amends sec. 1170a of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1170a).
Education: other; recommended model core academic curriculum content standards for health education and certain guidelines for health education; modify. Amends sec. 1170a of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1170a).