If the religious or closely held personal beliefs and teachings of a student or the student’s parent/guardian are contrary to the content of a school subject or to any part of a school activity, the student may be exempt from participation. To receive such an exemption, the parent/guardian must present a written request for exemption to the school principal, stating the conflict involved. Requests for exemption regarding some or the district’s entire curriculum concerning human sexuality shall be in accordance with the Board’s policy on health and family life/sex education. If a student is unable to participate in a physical …

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  • Last Reviewed/Revised: December 2014
  • Last Adopted: April 9, 2009

Cross References:

  • IHAM, Health Education
Policy Section: I - Curriculum

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