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Gilroy board approves fifth‑grade health curriculum after extended debate over opt‑out and teacher training
Summary
After a lengthy discussion about appropriateness for fifth graders, parent notification and teacher training, the Gilroy Unified School District board approved a revised fifth‑grade health curriculum aligned with the Healthy Youth Act; the motion passed with six votes in favor and one abstention.
The Gilroy Unified School District board approved moving to a comprehensive health curriculum for fifth graders that aligns with California’s Healthy Youth Act after more than 30 minutes of discussion and questions from trustees.
Trustee Nelson urged caution and asked detailed questions about where puberty and related topics fit in the elementary standards, whether teachers (rather than nurses) will be responsible for instruction, how…
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