Requires instruction on dating violence prevention and healthy relationships
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Removed the requirement for the Commissioner to seek Board of Regents approval before adopting the curriculum.
Changed the legal citation from Section 305 to Section 804 of the Education Law.
Replaced the recommendation-based process with a direct mandate to include the instruction in health education courses.
Added a specific requirement that the instruction must be taught by teachers holding a certificate to teach health.
Deleted the detailed procedural steps requiring the Commissioner to seek input from parents, students, and experts before making recommendations.
Removed the requirement for the Commissioner to report Regents' rejection of a curriculum to the Governor and legislative leaders.
Changed the effective date from 'immediately' to 'July 1st next succeeding the date it becomes law'.
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