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 Florida Statue 1003.42, Required Instruction. This statue requires school districts to annually provide instruction to students related to Character Education.

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 Substance Use and Abuse Education Toolkit (non 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 2020-21 FL DOE Comprehensive Health Education Mandates Implementation Plan Crosswalk to find this year's mandatory lesson. 

Questions on how to teach it? View this Brainshark now.

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 2020-21 Character Education Mandates Annual Report Implementation Plan

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 this memo and in Rule 6A-1.094123, F.A.C., which was approved by the State Board of Education on September 20, 2019.

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.

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 Substance Use and Abuse Education Toolkit (non 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 2020-21 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 2019-20 Child Trafficking Prevention Implementation Plan
• The BCPS 2020-21 Mental Health Education Mandates Annual Report Implementation Plan
• Suite 360 Teacher Curriculum Guide
• Child Trafficking Free zone poster
• Human Trafficking Can Happen to Anyone poster

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 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 this memo and in Rule 6A-1.094123, F.A.C., which was approved by the State Board of Education on July 19, 2019.

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 Substance Use and Abuse Education Toolkit (non 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 2020-21 FL DOE Comprehensive Health Education Mandates Implementation Plan Crosswalk to find this year's mandatory lesson. 

Questions on how to teach it? View this Brainshark now.

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 2019-20 Mental Health Education Implementation Plan
• The BCPS 2020-21 Mental Health Education Mandates Annual Report Implementation Plan
• Suite 360 Teacher Curriculum Guide

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 this memo and in Rule 6A-1.094123, F.A.C., which was approved by the State Board of Education on April 23, 2019.

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 Substance Use and Abuse Education Toolkit (non 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 2020-21 FL DOE Comprehensive Health Education Mandates Implementation Plan Crosswalk to find this year's mandatory lesson. 

Questions on how to teach it? View this Brainshark now.

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 2019-20 Substance Abuse Prevention Implementation Plan
• The BCPS 2020-21 Mental Health Education Mandates Annual Report Implementation Plan
• Suite 360 Teacher Curriculum Guide