Health Education
One of the primary goals of health education is health literacy for all students in California. Health literate students can understand basic health information, directions, and services needed to make informed personal health decisions which may also contribute to healthier communities. Health-literate and health-informed students are:
- Critical thinkers and problem solvers when confronting health issues.
- Self-directed learners who have the competence and skills to use basic health information and services in health-enhancing ways.
- Effective communication who organize and convey beliefs, ideas, and information about health issues, translating their knowledge to applied practices.
- Responsible and productive citizens who help ensure that their community is kept healthy, safe, and secure.
These four essential characteristics of health-literate individuals are woven throughout the health education standards and this framework.
Health Framework (Revised Draft May 2019 Revision)
Family Resources for Comprehensive Sexual Health Education
California Healthy Youth Act (Comprehensive Sex Health Education and HIV Prevention Middle School and High School)