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Committee backs voluntary high‑school curriculum module on healthy aging, Alzheimer’s education for grades 6–12
Summary
Sen. Bolden introduced Senate File 1355 to create an optional health curriculum module on healthy aging and Alzheimer’s disease for grades 6–12. The Alzheimer’s Association and other supporters said the material would reduce stigma and prepare students as future caregivers; the committee laid the bill over for possible omnibus inclusion.
St. Paul — Senators and public health advocates told the Senate Education Policy Committee on Feb. 19 that a voluntary classroom curriculum on healthy aging and Alzheimer’s disease could help students recognize warning signs, reduce stigma and prepare students who may act as caregivers for older relatives.
Sen. Bolden introduced Senate File 1355 as an optional health module for grades 6–12 developed by the Departments of…
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