Parenting Education Graduation Requirement
 

Attention:    Secondary Health Educators and
                    Family and Consumer Science Teachers

     RE: New Expectations; New Resources

KEY INFORMATION

• The description of parenting education endorsed by the Education Department is as follows: Parenting education provides youth with the knowledge and skills needed to be responsible parents and caring citizens.

• New York State Regulations (Part 100) require all students entering ninth grade in the fall of 2001 and thereafter to receive parenting education prior to their graduation.

• The requirement can be found in Part 100 of the Regulation of the Commissioner of Education 100.5(a)(3)(vi), which states: Learning standards in the area of parenting shall be attained through either the health or family and consumer sciences programs or a separate course.

• The New York State Parenting Education Standards are based on the National Parenting Standards which may be obtained by calling 1-800-248-7701 ext. 543. They are part of the National FACS Standards binder; a fee is charged.

• A Scope of Instruction for Parenting Education is included on this website. This tool is cross-referenced to the Learning Standards for Health, Physical Education, and Family and Consumer Sciences for your convenience.
   
• Parenting Education Questions and Answers have been provided to assist you.

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