118.01(2)(a)2. 2. Analytical skills, including the ability to think rationally, solve problems, use various learning methods, gather and analyze information, make critical and independent judgments and argue persuasively.
118.01(2)(a)3. 3. A basic body of knowledge that includes information and concepts in literature, fine arts, mathematics, natural sciences, including knowledge of the elements of agriculture and the conservation of natural resources, and social sciences, including knowledge of the rights and responsibilities of the family as a consumer, cooperative marketing and consumers' cooperatives.
118.01(2)(a)4. 4. The skills and attitudes that will further lifelong intellectual activity and learning.
118.01(2)(a)5. 5. Knowledge in computer science, including problem solving, computer applications and the social impact of computers.
118.01(2)(b) (b) Vocational skills. Each school board shall provide an instructional program designed to give pupils:
118.01(2)(b)1. 1. An understanding of the range and nature of available occupations and the required skills and abilities.
118.01(2)(b)2. 2. Preparation to compete for entry level jobs not requiring postsecondary school education.
118.01(2)(b)3. 3. Preparation to enter job-specific vocational training programs.
118.01(2)(b)4. 4. Positive work attitudes and habits.
118.01(2)(c) (c) Citizenship. Each school board shall provide an instructional program designed to give pupils:
118.01(2)(c)1. 1. An understanding of the basic workings of all levels of government, including the duties and responsibilities of citizenship.
118.01(2)(c)2. 2. A commitment to the basic values of our government, including by appropriate instruction and ceremony the proper reverence and respect for and the history and meaning of the American flag, the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. constitution and the constitution and laws of this state.
118.01(2)(c)3. 3. The skills to participate in political life.
118.01(2)(c)4. 4. An understanding of the function of organizations in society.
118.01(2)(c)5. 5. Knowledge of the role and importance of biological and physical resources.
118.01(2)(c)6. 6. Knowledge of state, national and world history.
118.01(2)(c)7. 7. An appreciation and understanding of different value systems and cultures.
118.01(2)(c)8. 8. At all grade levels, an understanding of human relations, particularly with regard to American Indians, Black Americans and Hispanics.
118.01(2)(d) (d) Personal development. Each school board shall provide an instructional program designed to give pupils:
118.01(2)(d)1. 1. The skills needed to cope with social change.
118.01(2)(d)2. 2. Knowledge of the human body and the means to maintain lifelong health, including:
118.01(2)(d)2.a. a. Knowledge of the theory and practice of physical education, including the development and maintenance of physical fitness;
118.01(2)(d)2.b. b. Knowledge of the true and comparative vitamin content of food and food and health values of dairy products and their importance for the human diet; and
118.01(2)(d)2.c. c. Knowledge of physiology and hygiene, sanitation, the effects of controlled substances under ch. 961 and alcohol upon the human system, symptoms of disease and the proper care of the body. No pupil may be required to take instruction in these subjects if his or her parent files with the teacher a written objection thereto. If a pupil does not take instruction in these subjects as a result of parental objection, the pupil may not be required to be examined in the subjects and may not be penalized in any way for not taking such instruction, but if the subjects receive credit toward graduation, the school board may require the pupil to complete an alternative assignment that is similar to the subjects in the length of time necessary to complete. Instruction in physiology and hygiene shall include instruction on sexually transmitted diseases and shall be offered in every high school.
118.01(2)(d)3. 3. An appreciation of artistic and creative expression and the capacity for self-expression.
118.01(2)(d)4. 4. The ability to construct personal ethics and goals.
118.01(2)(d)5. 5. Knowledge of morality and the individual's responsibility as a social being, including the responsibility and morality of family living and the value of frugality and other basic qualities and principles referred to in article I, section 22, of the constitution insofar as such qualities and principles affect family and consumer education.
118.01(2)(d)6. 6. Knowledge of the prevention of accidents and promotion of safety on the public highways, including instruction on the relationship between highway safety and the use of alcohol and controlled substances under ch. 961.
118.01(2)(d)7. 7. The skills needed to make sound decisions, knowledge of the conditions which may cause and the signs of suicidal tendencies, knowledge of the relationship between youth suicide and the use of alcohol and controlled substances under ch. 961 and knowledge of the available community youth suicide prevention and intervention services. Instruction shall be designed to help prevent suicides by pupils by promoting the positive emotional development of pupils.
118.01(2)(d)8. 8. Knowledge of effective means by which pupils may recognize, avoid, prevent and halt physically or psychologically intrusive or abusive situations which may be harmful to pupils, including child abuse, sexual abuse and child enticement. Instruction shall be designed to help pupils develop positive psychological, emotional and problem-solving responses to such situations and avoid relying on negative, fearful or solely reactive methods of dealing with such situations. Instruction shall include information on available school and community prevention and intervention assistance or services and shall be provided to pupils in elementary schools.
118.015 118.015 Reading instruction.
118.015(1)(1)Purpose and intent. It is the purpose and intent of this section to provide for a developmental reading program for pupils at all grade levels.
118.015(2) (2)Employment of reading specialists. Each school district shall employ a reading specialist certified by the department to develop and coordinate a comprehensive reading curriculum in grades kindergarten to 12. At the discretion of the state superintendent, a school district may contract with other school districts or cooperative educational service agencies to employ a certified reading specialist on a cooperative basis.
118.015(3) (3)Duties of reading specialist. The reading specialist shall:
118.015(3)(a) (a) Develop and implement a reading curriculum in grades kindergarten to 12.
118.015(3)(b) (b) Act as a resource person to classroom teachers to implement the reading curriculum.
118.015(3)(c) (c) Work with administrators to support and implement the reading curriculum.
118.015(3)(d) (d) Conduct an annual evaluation of the reading curriculum.
118.015(3)(e) (e) Coordinate the reading curriculum with other reading programs and other support services within the school district.
118.015(4) (4)School board duties. The school board shall:
118.015(4)(a) (a) Develop a program of reading goals for the district for grades kindergarten to 12.
118.015(4)(b) (b) Make an assessment of existing reading needs in grades kindergarten to 12 in the district based on the reading goals established under par. (a).
118.015(4)(c) (c) Make an annual evaluation of the reading curriculum of the school district.
118.015 History History: 1977 c. 29; 1995 a. 27 s. 9145 (1); 1997 a. 27.
118.017 118.017 Foreign language instruction.
118.017(1) (1) All instruction shall be in the English language, except:
118.017(1)(a) (a) Those programs established under subch. VII of ch. 115 where instruction shall be in the English language and in the non-English language of the bilingual-bicultural education program.
118.017(1)(b) (b) The school board may cause any foreign language to be taught to pupils who desire it.
118.017(1)(c) (c) The school board may cause any course to be taught in a foreign language if the purpose is to facilitate the instruction of English speaking pupils in that language.
118.017(2) (2) A school board may grant foreign language credit to a pupil who has satisfactorily completed a high school course in American sign language.
118.017 History History: 1983 a. 412 ss. 4, 5; Stats. 1983 s. 118.017; 1989 a. 280.
118.019 118.019 Human growth and development instruction.
118.019(1)(1) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to encourage all school boards to ensure that pupils in their districts are provided age-appropriate instruction in human growth and development. The instruction should support and enhance communication between pupils and their parents and provide pupils with the knowledge, skills, and support necessary to make healthy decisions now and throughout their lifetimes and to make responsible decisions about sexual behavior.
118.019(1m) (1m)Definitions. In this section:
118.019(1m)(a) (a) "Age-appropriate" means suitable to a particular age group of pupils based on the developing cognitive and emotional capacity of and behaviors typical for the age group.
118.019(1m)(b) (b) "Medically accurate information" means information that satisfies all of the following:
118.019(1m)(b)1. 1. The information is supported by the weight of research conducted in compliance with accepted scientific methods.
118.019(1m)(b)2. 2. Where appropriate, the information is published in peer-reviewed journals.
118.019(1m)(b)3. 3. The information is recognized as accurate by relevant leading professional organizations or agencies, such as the American Medical Association, the American Public Health Association, or the American Academy of Pediatrics.
118.019(2) (2)Subjects. A school board may provide an instructional program in human growth and development in grades kindergarten to 12. If provided, the instructional program shall do all of the following:
118.019(2)(a) (a) Present medically accurate information to pupils and, when age-appropriate, shall address the following topics:
118.019(2)(a)1. 1. The importance of communication about sexuality and decision making about sexual behavior between the pupil and the pupil's parents, guardians, or other family members.
118.019(2)(a)2. 2. Reproductive and sexual anatomy and physiology, including biological, psychosocial, and emotional changes that accompany maturation.
118.019(2)(a)3. 3. Puberty, pregnancy, parenting, body image, and gender stereotypes.
118.019(2)(a)4. 4. The skills needed to make responsible decisions about sexuality and sexual behavior throughout the pupil's life, including how to refrain from making inappropriate verbal, physical, and sexual advances and how to recognize, rebuff, and report any unwanted or inappropriate verbal, physical, and sexual behaviors.
118.019(2)(a)5. 5. The benefits of and reasons for abstaining from sexual activity. Instruction under this subdivision shall stress the value of abstinence as the most reliable way to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.
118.019(2)(a)6. 6. The health benefits, side effects, and proper use of contraceptives and barrier methods approved by the federal food and drug administration to prevent pregnancy and barrier methods approved by the federal food and drug administration to prevent sexually transmitted infections.
118.019(2)(a)7. 7. Methods for developing healthy life skills, including setting goals, making responsible decisions, communicating, and managing stress.
118.019(2)(a)8. 8. How alcohol and drug use affect responsible decision making.
118.019(2)(a)9. 9. The impact of media and one's peers on thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related to sexuality.
118.019(2)(b) (b) Use instructional methods and materials that do not promote bias against pupils of any race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or ethnic or cultural background or against sexually active pupils or children with disabilities.
118.019(2)(c) (c) Promote self-esteem and positive interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on healthy relationships, including friendships, marriage, and romantic and familial relationships.
118.019(2)(d) (d) Identify counseling, medical, and legal resources for survivors of sexual abuse and assault, including resources for escaping violent relationships.
118.019(2m) (2m)Required subjects.
118.019(2m)(a)(a) If a school board provides instruction in any of the areas under sub. (2) (a), the school board shall ensure that instruction in marriage and parental responsibility is provided.
118.019(2m)(b) (b) The school board shall ensure that instruction related to the areas under sub. (2) (a) does all of the following:
118.019(2m)(b)1. 1. Presents abstinence from sexual activity as the preferred choice of behavior in relationship to all sexual activity for unmarried pupils.
118.019(2m)(b)2. 2. Emphasizes that abstinence from sexual activity before marriage is the most effective way to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, including human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
118.019(2r) (2r)Required subjects. A school board that provides an instructional program in human growth and development under this section shall, when age-appropriate, instruct pupils about all of the following:
118.019(2r)(a) (a) The criminal penalties for engaging in sexual activities involving a child under ch. 948.
118.019(2r)(b) (b) The sex offender registration requirements under s. 301.45. Instruction under this paragraph shall include who is required to report under s. 301.45, what information must be reported, who has access to the information reported, and the implications of being registered under s. 301.45.
118.019(3) (3)Distribution of curriculum to parents; notice. Each school board that provides an instructional program in human growth and development shall annually provide the parents or guardians of each pupil enrolled in the school district with an outline of the human growth and development curriculum used in the pupil's grade level and information regarding how the parent or guardian may inspect the complete curriculum and instructional materials. The school board shall make the complete human growth and development curriculum and all instructional materials available for inspection by a parent or guardian upon his or her request at any time, including prior to their use in the classroom. A school board that elects not to provide an instructional program in human growth and development under this section shall, by September 30 of each school year, send home to the parent or guardian of each pupil enrolled in the school district a notice that includes all of the following:
118.019(3)(a) (a) A statement that the school board is encouraged by state statute to provide instruction in human growth and development in grades kindergarten to 12.
118.019(3)(b) (b) The subjects of instruction required under subs. (2), (2m), and (2r) if the school board were to provide instruction in human growth and development.
118.019(3)(c) (c) A statement that the school board is not providing any human growth and development instruction to pupils enrolled in the school district.
118.019(4) (4)Exemption for individual pupils. No pupil may be required to take instruction in human growth and development or in the specific subjects under subs. (2) and (2r) if the pupil's parent or guardian files with the teacher or school principal a written request that the pupil be exempted.
118.019(5) (5)Advisory committee. In any school district that offers a human growth and development curriculum, the school board shall appoint an advisory committee composed of parents, teachers, school administrators, pupils, health care professionals, members of the clergy and other residents of the school district. The advisory committee shall develop the human growth and development curriculum and advise the school board on the design, review and implementation of the advisory committee's human growth and development curriculum. The advisory committee shall review the curriculum at least every 3 years.
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