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Health Education

This page provides guidance, information and resources for school health instruction as required by education law and Commissioner's regulations. The New York State Center For School Health also has updated, comprehensive materials available. 

Learning Standards for Health

  • Learning Standards for Physical Education, Health and Family Consumer Science
  • Guidance Document to Achieving New York State Learning Standards in Health
    • This guidance document provides local educational agencies with a framework for developing health curricula and implementing instructional and assessment strategies. This document is intended for use by administrators and school health education personnel. Every attempt has been made to ensure that the information and resources contained in this document reflect best practice in health education. This document is not intended as a mandate and is to be used for guidance purposes only. Any local curricula or instructional strategies developed based upon this document, in whole or in part, should be reviewed through normal district procedures and be consistent with local community values and needs. (Updated 4/25/14)

Health Education Regulation

Additional Health Resources

* on the Office of SSS Health Services Website

Resources for Health Education Curriculum Development

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