Section 33544 Of Article 3. Instructional Quality Commission From California Education Code >> Division 2. >> Title 2. >> Part 20. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 3.
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. (a) When the "Health Framework for California Public Schools"
(health framework) is next revised after January 1, 2016, the
commission shall consider including comprehensive information for
grades 9 to 12, inclusive, on sexual harassment and violence that
includes, but is not limited to, all of the following:
(1) Information on different forms of sexual harassment and
violence, including instances that occur among peers and in a dating
relationship; a discussion of prevention strategies; how pupils
report sexual harassment and violence; and potential resources
victims can access.
(2) Discussion of the affirmative consent standard, as defined in
paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 67386, and skills pupils
use to establish boundaries in peer and dating relationships.
(3) Discussion of legal aspects of sexual harassment and violence
under state and federal law.
(b) If the commission includes comprehensive information on sexual
harassment and violence in the health framework, the commission
shall comply with both of the following:
(1) Ensure information included in the framework is research based
and appropriate for pupils of all races, genders, sexual
orientations, gender identities, and ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
This may include, but shall not be limited to, reviewing other
states' curricula.
(2) Consult with secondary health teachers and experts in sexual
harassment and violence curriculum.