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The committee continued reviewing proposed 2023 health and physical education standards for grades 6-8, while Burlington Public Schools continues using its existing 1999 standards. Members will review the standards crosswalk and prepare recommendations; no new standards were approved at this meeting.
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The review could eventually change what students learn in health and physical education, including lessons on body systems, substance use, refusal skills, and relationships. Health is not currently taught in elementary school, and the department has not adopted the 2023 standards. Committee representatives will seek feedback at the April 14 Board of Health meeting before bringing recommendations back for further review.
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