Section 10. Health education program


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  • Elementary and secondary schools shall present a comprehensive health education program which focuses on instruction related to alcohol and drug abuse, smoking and health, personal growth and personal health, nutrition, prevention and control of disease, physical fitness, accident prevention, personal and family survival, environmental health, mental health, and consumer education. These shall be developed in accordance with procedures outlined in the Curriculum Guide for Health Education.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR270-01-0031 § 1, eff. September 1, 1980.

Statutory Authority

§§ 22.1-16 and 22.1-207 of the Code of Virginia.