File:  IHAM-R - Health Education

(Exemption Procedure)

1.  Exemption will be granted from a specific portion of the health education curriculum on the grounds that the material taught is contrary to the religious beliefs and teachings of the student or the student's parent/guardian. If the request for the exemption is from a specific portion of the health education curriculum that concerns human sexuality, no reason must be given by the parent/guardian when requesting the exemption.

2.  A request for exemption must be submitted in writing to the principal at least 10 school days in advance of instruction in that portion of the curriculum for which the exemption is requested.  The request must state the particular conflict involved.

3.  The principal will confer with the teacher to determine the length of time a student will be exempt.  The teacher will develop an alternative activity for which the student will receive credit.

4.  The principal or teacher will inform the parent/guardian of disposition of the request within 5 school days of receipt of the request.

Approved August 22, 1995

Revised:  March 25, 2014