Modern Health Education Act (Final Vote)

[HagridOfTheDeep]

I would be pleased to have Senator Blair sponsor.

Basically, this approach is what I would call "non-coercive Common Core." Regions are more than welcome to craft their own health curricula in school, but doing so will sadly mean they miss out on support for a revitalized program from the federal government. What's more, I believe the way I've set up this legislation provides enough wiggle room for the regions to still craft the specifics of their programs.

Mainly, the idea came from the revamped Ontario health curriculum, which has seen much controversy in recent months because it has the audacity to include planks accepting gender diversity and various sexual orientations. The four "strands" of health education comes from the Ontario curriculum, as do some of the specifics in Sections 3(2) to 3(5).

As for the current state of things in the regions, I'm not sure exactly what the learning expectations are (if we have anything on the books at all). If we find that some regions are already in compliance with the provisions of this bill, all the better... our schools could use the funds, especially for health programs as important as these ones.

[HagridOfTheDeep]

3(5) could be reworked, but I don't think it's problematic. The wiggle room is a good thing that just sort of their to cover our ass. I see how it's a little problematic though, because learning about contraceptives in any sense might not be appropriate for a first grader. I see the room for change.

3(5d) is obviously the non-negotiable part for me... it's frankly what made me want to write up this legislation in the first place.

Something about appropriate online relationships might be apt too.

[HagridOfTheDeep]

I say "limits" because I believe certain occasions justify the sale of "sometimes foods." What of bake sales or end-of-year parties?

[HagridOfTheDeep]

You could amend it to say "while school is in session".  Also, any food made at the school or central facility specifically for the school would be exempt.  Everyone needs a soft m&m cookie now and then.

Yes, those cookies are to die for, especially when they're greasy enough to melt through the napkin...


BUT, I have to say, that's sort of why I put this clause in the bill. Isn't it a good idea to stop selling this stuff on the premises? If kids want it they can go off-property.

[HagridOfTheDeep]

What about high school kids?

Obviously I agree with you on the topic of the odd treat, but I'm not sure how to draw the line.