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BASD committee outlines 2026–27 program‑of‑studies updates, adds biotech and AP offerings
Summary
District curriculum staff proposed course‑catalog revisions for 2026–27 including a new biotechnology elective, math detracking steps that remove Algebra 1A, updated ESL math sequencing, and two new AP courses. The revisions will proceed to the full board for a vote later in November.
Curriculum leaders presented a set of proposed 2026–27 course catalog changes to the Bethlehem Area School District curriculum committee, including new electives, consolidations and updates they say will expand access and modernize offerings.
The updates include removing duplicate or overlapping courses and introducing new options intended to reflect current career and college pathways. "We're hoping to have this course emphasize on DNA structure, inheritance, modern gene technologies, and their applications in medicine, agriculture, forensics, and society with a great deal of hands on labs and technologies for use in the…
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