SB 5603-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

Provides that each school district board of directors may develop and adopt a family preservation education program curricula. School districts are encouraged to develop a family preservation education program curricula and make a one credit course available to high school students.

Provides that, if the office of the superintendent of public instruction develops a family preservation education program model curricula but the board of directors chooses not to adopt the model curricula, the board may submit to the office of superintendent of public instruction a copy of its proposed curricula for approval.

Declares that a student is not required to participate in the family preservation education program.

Provides that the model curricula may include, but is not limited to, instruction on developing conflict management skills, communication skills, financial responsibility, and parenting responsibility.