The curriculum, which was adapted from Austin ISD’s curriculum, will teach abstinence as the only 100% effective way of preventing pregnancy and as the preferred choice of behavior. The curriculum will spend more time on abstinence than any other behavior, according to a presentation to the LISD board of trustees Feb. 13.
What you need to know
The human sexuality curriculum is for grades 7-9, and parents or guardians must opt their students into the program if they want them to participate, according to the presentation. The full curriculum can be found on the district’s website.
The curriculum includes four to six lessons per grade level, and it meets the laws and standards required of sexuality curricula in Texas, according to the presentation.
What they’re saying
“Parents can see everything that students will be interacting with,” said Alicia Westcot, LISD senior director of math and science, about the lessons being available online.
“I love the transparency component,” trustee Trish Bode said.
What else?
Because the district did not have to purchase the curriculum, the only cost was the support of a health specialist who created the lessons. The total cost of employing the health specialist was $7,200, Westcot said.
An additional $800 is expected to be needed for a day of training for instructors.
