The latest version of the viewer software is available free of charge from Adobe . This has created a need to reconsider Alberta Education's policy on this important issue. A number of individuals, agencies, and organizations have recommended that this policy be revised in light of the findings and recommendations of various provincial and national studies. After consulting widely with Albertans on this issue, the Minister of Education has decided to ensure universal access to human sexuality education for all students in Alberta schools operated by boards. Every board operated school offering these courses shall ensure that the human sexuality component is offered to all students.
Parents have the right to exempt their child from school instruction in human sexuality education.
Every school operated by a board shall provide human sexuality education to students in Grades 4 through 9, and in at least one senior high course required of all students. Human sexuality education shall be taught within the normal school day. Human sexuality education may be offered through different instructional structures. Many schools have developed very successful programs through family life or religion classes. Parents shall be advised prior to the start of human sexuality instruction of their right to exempt their child from this course component.