VACAVILLE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Date: ______

Dear Parent or Guardian:

Your son/daughter is enrolled in Health this semester. A Family Life Education Unit is included in this course. The topics to be included in this unit are: Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology, Pregnancy and Birth, Problems of Teen Parenting, Abstinence/Birth Control, Sexually Transmitted Infections, HIV/AIDS, Sexual Harassment, Refusal Skills, Delaying Tactics, and Sexual Assault/Acquaintance Rape. California Education Code Section 51934 states that “instruction shall emphasize that sexual abstinence, monogamy, the avoidance of multiple sexual partners, and abstinence from intravenous drug use are the most effective means for HIV/AIDS prevention, but shall also include statistics based upon the latest medical information citing the success and failure rate of condoms and other contraceptives in preventing sexually transmitted HIV infection as well as information on other methods that may reduce the risk of HIV transmission from intravenous drug use.” Part of this instruction may include a demonstration of the use of condoms for HIV prevention.

Please be aware that many of these topics overlap, making it difficult to isolate subject matter and that outside consultants may deliver instruction. At least one of following speakers will be scheduled: Solano County Health Department Speaker VUSD – PWHIV Training Program and HIV Speaker Others: ______

Education Code 51938 requires that parents/guardians be notified that their child will receive instruction in comprehensive sexual health education and HIV/AIDS prevention education and that they may review audiovisuals and other materials to be used in this class by contacting their child’s teacher. Parents may request, from their child’s school, a copy of the Education Code sections 51930-51939, which relate to Family Life Education. Parents may also request copies of Board Policy Board 6142.2, Family Life Education, and Board Policy 6142.1, AIDS Prevention Instruction.

No student will be allowed to participate in the Family Life Education Unit unless this parent authorization form has been signed and returned to the school. Alternative instruction in Health Education will be provided for those students not taking part in any of the Family Life Education Unit.

Please indicate your preference for your child below, sign and return this letter as soon as possible. If you have any concerns or wish to preview any of the materials used in this curriculum, please contact me at ______. ------HEALTH – FAMILY LIFE/HIV/AIDS PREVENTION INSTRUCTION PERMISSION FORM

______I give permission for all topics. ______I do not want my child included in any of the above topics. ______I do not want my child included in the topics listed below (Please be aware if you select this option that many topics overlap.):

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______Student Name Parent/Guardian Signature ______Period Daytime Telephone Number Date

LO: 2/14/96, Rev 11/29/05