6:260 Complaints About Curriculum, Instructional Materials, and Programs

Parents/guardians have the right to inspect any instructional material used as part of their child’s educational curriculum pursuant to School Board policy 7:15, Student and Family Privacy Rights.

Parents/guardians, employees, and community members who believe that curriculum, instructional materials, or programs violate rights guaranteed by any law or Board policy may file a complaint using Board policy 2:260, Uniform Grievance Procedure.

Parents/guardians, employees, and community members with other suggestions or complaints about curriculum, instructional materials, or programs should complete a Curriculum Objection Form. A parent/guardian may request that his/her child be exempt from using a particular instructional material or program by completing a Curriculum Objection Form. The Superintendent or designee shall establish criteria for the review of objections and inform the parent/guardian, employee, or community member, as applicable, of the District’s decision.

Legal References:

20 U.S.C. §1232h, Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment.

Cross References:

2:260 (Uniform Grievance Procedure), 7:15 (Student and Family Privacy Rights), 8:110 (Public Suggestions and Concerns)

Date Adopted: February 28, 2006

Date Amended:  August 24, 2021

Date Amended:  September 20, 2022

Date Amended:  January 24, 2023