Department of Education
State Board of Education
Regulations Governing Local School Boards and School Divisions
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 720]
| Action | Amendments Regarding Use of Controversial or Sensitive Instructional Materials |
| Stage | NOIRA |
| Comment Period | Ends 1/15/2014 |
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1/14/14 8:42 pm
Commenter:
Bernadette Vaughn-Farley
sensitive or controversial instructional materials in the classroom
sensitive or controversial instructional materials in the classroom
I support - providing opt-out options for students who do not wish to be present in the classroom when discussions on sensitive topics may take place.
I am not opposed to my children participating in these types of discussions. As a concerned parent I cannot monitor or control all the influences my children will encounter, nor do I want to. My preference is to teach them how to evaluate and process sensitive and controversial information. In addition to their class discussions, I encourage and initiate home discussion so they can receive perspective from their parents.
CommentID: 30522