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TITLE 19EDUCATION
PART 2TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY
CHAPTER 115TEXAS ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS FOR HEALTH EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER AELEMENTARY
RULE §115.13Health Education, Grade 1, Adopted 2020

    (A) identify common food allergies and explain the importance of respecting others who have allergies; and

    (B) describe habits that improve individual health such as getting enough sleep, eating nutritious foods, and exercising.

  (9) Injury and violence prevention and safety--safety skills and unintentional injury. The student identifies and demonstrates safety and first aid knowledge to prevent and treat injuries. The student is expected to:

    (A) discuss and demonstrate strategies to keep self and others safe by staying away from dangerous situations and reporting to a parent or another trusted adult or contacting 911; and

    (B) identify the purpose and demonstrate proper use of protective equipment such as seat belts, booster seats, and bicycle helmets.

  (10) Injury and violence prevention and safety--healthy relationships and conflict-resolution skills. The student differentiates between healthy and unhealthy relationships and demonstrates effective strategies to address conflict. The student is expected to:

    (A) practice refusal skills to protect personal space and avoid unsafe situations;

    (B) identify appropriate personal boundaries, privacy, and space; and

    (C) recall parents'/caregivers' phone numbers as part of a personal safety plan.

  (11) Injury and violence prevention and safety--healthy home, school, and community climate. The student understands that individual actions and awareness can impact safety, community, and environment. The student is expected to:

    (A) describe the difference between safe and unsafe environments; and

    (B) identify ways to avoid weapons and harming oneself or others by staying away from dangerous situations and reporting to a parent or another trusted adult.

  (12) Injury and violence prevention and safety--digital citizenship and media. The student understands how to be a safe and responsible citizen in digital and online environments. The student is expected to demonstrate how to get help from a teacher, parent, or other trusted adult when made to feel bullied, uncomfortable, or unsafe in a digital or online environment.

  (13) Injury and violence prevention and safety--interpersonal violence. The student understands the impact of interpersonal violence and the importance of seeking guidance and help to maintain personal safety. The student is expected to:

    (A) describe consequences for both the victim and the bully and the impact of bullying on the victim;

    (B) discuss ways of discouraging bullying;

    (C) explain the differences between teasing, joking, and playing around and bullying; and

    (D) identify how to get help from a parent or another trusted adult when made to feel uncomfortable or unsafe by another person.

  (14) Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs--use, misuse, and physiological effects. The student understands the difference between the use and misuse of different substances and how the use and misuse of substances impacts health. The student is expected to:

    (A) identify the difference between over-the-counter and prescription drugs; and

    (B) identify and describe the harmful effects of alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and dangerous substances such as inhalants, vaping products, and household products on physical health.

  (15) Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs--treatment. The student understands how to seek emergency help for self and others in poisoning and overdose situations. The student is expected to describe what poisoning or overdose could look like and identify how to respond, including who to contact for help.

  (16) Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs--risk and protective factors. The student understands how various factors can influence decisions regarding substance use and the resources available for help. The student is expected to identify how to get help from a parent or another trusted adult related to alcohol, tobacco, and drug abuse.

  (17) Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs--prevention. The student demonstrates refusal skills to avoid substance use and misuse. The student is expected to identify unsafe situations and practice strategies to avoid risky behaviors related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.


Source Note: The provisions of this §115.13 adopted to be effective August 1, 2022, 46 TexReg 2756

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