There are many laws, statutes, rules, and policies related to health education content and knowledge. A quality health education curriculum will make connections between the curriculum, laws and policies. The following laws and policies are relevant to health education.
Laws & Policies for Health Education
Maine Health Education Regulations for the Implementation of Maine Learning Results
- Elementary course of study
- Junior high or middle school course of study
- Secondary schools general requirements
- System of learning results established
Content Area Specific Laws & Policies
Health Education related content areas, each with its own affiliated laws, statutes, and policies.
Community Health
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention search this site for laws on specific health issues.
Consumer Health
Consumer Product Safety Commission laws, regulations, and information to protect the public against unreasonable risks of injuries and deaths associated with consumer products.
Environmental Health
Maine Environmental Health Laws search this site for laws on specific environmental health issues.
Family Life
Maine Comprehensive Family Life Education Statute provides a definition of Comprehensive Family Life Education.
Nutritional Health
Federal Wellness Policy law requiring the establishment of a local wellness policy by schools.
Personal Health, Including Mental & Emotional Health
- Maine Bullying Prevention Laws Laws and specific resources for bullying prevention.
- Maine Concussion Law Laws and specific resources for concussion management.
- Affirmative Consent Law onsent to sexual activity that can be revoked at any time and does not include silence, lack of resistance or consent given while intoxicated. [PL 2023, c. 601, §1
Suicide Prevention and Awareness Laws supporting suicide prevention and education
Prevention & Control f Disease & Disorders
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention search this site for laws on specific diseases and disorders.
Substance Use & Abuse
Maine Liquor Laws view Maine laws related to liquor.
Safety & Accident Prevention
- Child Sexual Abuse Prevention and Response The Maine Department of Education Model Policy as directed by Maine law Public Law 2015, Ch. 292. Supporting materials can be found at the Children's Safety Partnership.
- Rules to Support Maine's Suicide Awareness and Prevention Law for Schools Chapter 38 rule establishes state standards and procedures for suicide prevention awareness education for all school personnel and suicide prevention and intervention training.
- Maine Bullying Prevention Laws Laws and specific resources for bullying prevention.
- Maine Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Laws Laws specific to bicycle and pedestrian safety in Maine.
- Maine Concussion Law Laws and specific resources for concussion management.
Contact
Emily Poland, MPH, RN, NCSN
School Nurse Consultant
Coordinated School Health Team Leader
Email: Emily.Poland@maine.gov