Health & Human Development

California Healthy Youth Act

Pacific View Charter provides health education in accordance with the California Healthy Youth Act. This law ensures that students receive comprehensive, age-appropriate, and medically accurate instruction that supports their overall health and well-being.

Instruction is designed to:

• provide students with knowledge to support healthy decision-making

• promote understanding of adolescent development and well-being
• support the development of healthy relationships and communication skills
• prevent HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and unintended pregnancy
• promote respect for self and others

Additional Student Safety Education

PVC also supports age-appropriate instruction related to human trafficking prevention in alignment with
The Human Trafficking Prevention Education and Training Act helps students build awareness, develop safety strategies, and access support resources.

Instruction & Materials

• Instruction is provided by trained teachers and/or approved educational providers
• All materials are aligned with California Education Code requirements
• Parents and guardians may preview all instructional materials upon request
• Families will be notified in advance of when instruction will occur

Parent/Guardian Rights (Opt-Out)

Parents and guardians have the right to excuse their student from participation in comprehensive sexual health and HIV prevention education. Opt-out requests must be submitted in writing prior to instruction.