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Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is committed to preparing students to be emotionally resilient and academically prepared for success in a global community. To ensure this and to be in compliance with the State Board of Education Rule Memo, a minimum of five hours of required instruction related to mental and emotional health education is provided to every student in grades K-12 annually. The content areas to be taught are mental and emotional health, substance use and abuse prevention, internet safety and/or human trafficking, and character education. Access the lessons and view related documents and supplemental lessons in the drop-downs below.More information on the FL DOE health education related requirements related to the State Board of Education state statute Rules can be found on the FL DOE and Comprehensive Education Mandates webpages. You can also visit the BCPS School Counseling & BRACE Advisement webpage or go to the Florida Department of Education's webpage to view the BCPS 2021-22 Health Education Mandates Annual Report Implementation Plan.
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Character Education
Character Education Mandates from the Florida Department of Education
The Florida Department of Education mandates Character Education in grades K-12. More information can be found in the State Board of Education Rule Memo and the FL DOE Comprehensive Education Mandates webpage.
All FL DOE health education related requirements and the Mental and Emotional Health Education Memo can be found on the FL DOE website. As part of the requirements, BCPS also provides annual instruction to students:
- In grades 6-12, the Mental & Emotional Health Education Toolkit (non Canvas) meets the requirements of the State Board of Education, statute Rule 6A-1.094121, Mental and Emotional Health Education
- In grades K-12, the RethinkED curriculum in Canvas meets the requirements of the State Board of Education statute Rule 6A-1.094123
- In grades K-12, the Child Trafficking Education Toolkit (non Canvas) meets the requirements of the State Board of Education statue Rule 6A-1.094123 (Rulemaking Authority 1001.02(2)(n), 1003.42(2) F.S. Law Implemented 1003.42 F.S.)
Which lessons must be taught by District instructional staff by grade level? View the 2021-22 FL DOE Comprehensive Health Education Mandates Implementation Plan Crosswalk to find this year's mandatory lesson.
Want to do more to keep your students save and healthy? Check out the list of supplemental lessons on the Crosswalk.
Questions? Take a looks at the Mandates Frequently Asked Questions document.
Other documents:
- The BCPS 2021-22 Character Education Mandates Annual Report Implementation Plan
- The BCPS 2020-21 Character Education Mandates Annual Report Implementation Plan
- The BCPS 2020-21 FL DOE Character Health Education Mandates Report
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Internet Safety/Human Trafficking
Human Trafficking Education Mandates from the Florida Department of Education
The Florida Department of Education mandates Child Trafficking Prevention Education in grades K-12. More information can be found in the State Board of Education Rule Memo and the FL DOE Comprehensive Education Mandates webpage.
This rule requires school districts to annually provide instruction to students related to Child Trafficking Education, and institutes procedures for school districts to document planning and delivery of instruction. The Child Trafficking Education should advance each year through developmentally appropriate instruction and skill building using the adopted health education standards.
For specific information from FL DOE about the education described in the rule; resources on abuse, including sexual abuse, and human trafficking prevention for professional learning purposes; and materials for parents, guardians, and other caretakers of students, access the following link:
http://www.fldoe.org/schools/healthy-schools/human-trafficking.stmlAll FL DOE health education related requirements and the Mental and Emotional Health Education memo can be found on the FL DOE website. As part of the requirements, BCPS also provides annual instruction to students:
- In grades 6-12, the Mental & Emotional Health Education Toolkit (non Canvas) meets the requirements of the State Board of Education, statute Rule 6A-1.094121, Mental and Emotional Health Education
- In grades K-12, the RethinkED curriculum in Canvas meets the requirements of the State Board of Education statute Rule 6A-1.094123
- In grades K-12, the Child Trafficking Education Toolkit (non Canvas) meets the requirements of the State Board of Education statue Rule 6A-1.094123 (Rulemaking Authority 1001.02(2)(n), 1003.42(2) F.S. Law Implemented 1003.42 F.S.)
Which lessons must be taught by District instructional staff by grade level? View the 2021-22 FL DOE Comprehensive Health Education Mandates Implementation Plan Crosswalk to find this year's mandatory lesson.
Want to do more to keep your students save and healthy? Check out the list of supplemental lessons on the Crosswalk.
Questions? Take a looks at the Mandates Frequently Asked Questions document.
Other documents
- The Human Trafficking School Safety Protocols poster in four languages
- The BCPS 2021-22 Health Education Mandates Annual Report Implementation Plan
- The BCPS 2019-20 Child Trafficking Prevention Implementation Plan
- The BCPS 2020-21 Mental Health Education Mandates Annual Report Implementation Plan
- The BCPS 2020-21 FL DOE Child Trafficking Prevention/Injury Prevention Health Education Mandates Report
- The BCPS 2020-21 FL DOE Child Trafficking Prevention/Internet Safety Health Education Mandates Report
Posters
- The Child Trafficking Free Zone poster
- The Human Trafficking Can Happen to Anyone poster
- The Human Trafficking School Safety Protocols poster in four languages
- BCPS Anonymous Reporting poster: Poster - English, Poster - Creole, Poster - Spanish, Poster - Portuguese
Parent information regarding the K-5 internet safety/human trafficking curriculum
- Kindergarten Caregiver Newsletters-English
- Grade 1 Caregiver Newsletters-English
- Grade 2 Caregiver Newsletters-English
- Grade 3 Caregiver Newsletters-English
- Grade 4 Caregiver Newsletters-English
- Grade 5 Caregiver Newsletters-English
BCPS child/human trafficking prevention implementation plan
BCPS works to ensure that every school in Broward is a “Child Trafficking Free Zone.” The BCPS Child Trafficking Prevention Education Implementation Plan ensures all BCPS students in grades K-12 receive child trafficking prevention education that meets the requirements of the State Board of Education state statute Rule 6A-1.094123 Child Trafficking Prevention Education (Rulemaking Authority 1001.02(2)(n), 1003.42(2) F.S. Law Implemented 1003.42 F.S.) As can be seen in the BCPS Child Trafficking Prevention Education Toolkit, the lessons advance each year through developmentally appropriate instruction and skill building. -
Mental & Emotional Health
Mental & Emotional Health Education Mandates from the Florida Department of Education
The Florida Department of Education mandates Mental and Emotional Health in grades 6-12. More information can be found in the State Board of Education Rule Memo and the FL DOE Comprehensive Education Mandates webpage.
This rule requires school districts to annually provide instruction to students related to Mental & Emotional Health Education, and institutes procedures for school districts to document planning and delivery of instruction. The Mental & Emotional Health Education should advance each year through developmentally appropriate instruction and skill building using the adopted health education standards.
All FL DOE health education related requirements and the Mental and Emotional Health Education memo can be found on the FL DOE website. As part of the requirements, BCPS also provides annual instruction to students:
- In grades 6-12, the Mental & Emotional Health Education Toolkit (non Canvas) meets the requirements of the State Board of Education, statute Rule 6A-1.094121, Mental and Emotional Health Education
- In grades K-12, the RethinkED curriculum in Canvas meets the requirements of the State Board of Education statute Rule 6A-1.094123
- In grades K-12, the Child Trafficking Education Toolkit (non Canvas) meets the requirements of the State Board of Education statue Rule 6A-1.094123 (Rulemaking Authority 1001.02(2)(n), 1003.42(2) F.S. Law Implemented 1003.42 F.S.)
Which lessons must be taught by District instructional staff by grade level? View the 2021-22 FL DOE Comprehensive Health Education Mandates Implementation Plan Crosswalk to find this year's mandatory lesson.
Want to do more to keep your students save and healthy? Check out the list of supplemental lessons on the Crosswalk.
Questions? Take a looks at the Mandates Frequently Asked Questions document.
Other documents:
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Substance Use & Abuse
Substance Use & Abuse Education Mandates from the Florida Department of Education
The Florida Department of Education mandates Substance Use & Abuse Education in grades K-12. More information can be found in the State Board of Education Rule Memo and the FL DOE Comprehensive Education Mandates webpage.
This rule requires school districts to annually provide instruction to students related to Substance Use & Abuse Education, and institutes procedures for school districts to document planning and delivery of instruction. The Substance Use & Abuse Education should advance each year through developmentally appropriate instruction and skill building using the adopted health education standards.
All FL DOE health education related requirements and the Mental and Emotional Health Education memo can be found on the FL DOE website. As part of the requirements, BCPS also provides annual instruction to students:
- In grades 6-12, the Mental & Emotional Health Education Toolkit (non Canvas) meets the requirements of the State Board of Education, statute Rule 6A-1.094121, Mental and Emotional Health Education
- In grades K-12, the RethinkED curriculum in Canvas meets the requirements of the State Board of Education statute Rule 6A-1.094123
- In grades K-12, the Child Trafficking Education Toolkit (non Canvas) meets the requirements of the State Board of Education statue Rule 6A-1.094123 (Rulemaking Authority 1001.02(2)(n), 1003.42(2) F.S. Law Implemented 1003.42 F.S.)
Which lessons must be taught by District instructional staff by grade level? View the 2021-22 FL DOE Comprehensive Health Education Mandates Implementation Plan Crosswalk to find this year's mandatory lesson.
Want to do more to keep your students save and healthy? Check out the list of supplemental lessons on the Crosswalk.
Questions? Take a looks at the Mandates Frequently Asked Questions document.
Other documents:
- The BCPS 2021-22 Health Education Mandates Annual Report Implementation Plan
- The BCPS 2019-20 Substance Abuse Prevention Implementation Plan
- The BCPS 2020-21 Mental Health Education Mandates Annual Report Implementation Plan
- The BCPS 2020-21 FL DOE Alcohol Misuse Prevention Health Education Mandates Report
- The BCPS 2020-21 FL DOE Substance Use and Abuse Prevention Health Education Mandates Report
- Suite 360 Teacher Curriculum Guide
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Teen Dating Violence Prevention
Teen Dating Violence Prevention Health Education Mandates from the Florida Department of Education
The Florida Department of Education mandates Teen Dating Violence Prevention in grades 6-12. More information can be found in the State Board of Education Rule Memo and the FL DOE Comprehensive Education Mandates webpage.
This rule requires school districts to annually provide instruction to students related to Teen Dating Violence Prevention Health Education, and institutes procedures for school districts to document planning and delivery of instruction. The Teen Dating Violence Prevention Health Education should advance each year through developmentally appropriate instruction and skill building using the adopted health education standards.
All FL DOE health education related requirements and the Teen Dating Violence Prevention Health Education memo can be found on the FL DOE website. As part of the requirements, BCPS also provides annual instruction to students:
- In grades 6-8, the annual Teen Dating Violence Prevention Policy 5010 Training meets the requirements of the State Board of Education, statute Rules.
- In grades 912, the annual Teen Dating Violence Prevention Policy 5010 Training meets the requirements of the State Board of Education statute Rules.
Which lessons must be taught by District instructional staff by grade level? View the 2021-22 FL DOE Comprehensive Health Education Mandates Implementation Plan Crosswalk to find this year's mandatory lesson.
Want to do more to keep your students save and healthy? Check out the list of supplemental lessons on the Crosswalk.
Questions? Take a looks at the Mandates Frequently Asked Questions document.
Other documents:
