8330 - Objection to Instructional Materials

Policy: Objection to Instructional Materials	Policy Number: 8330
Date of Original Policy: 07/10/2002	Date Revision Adopted: 07/11/2018
Reviewed by Policy Committee: 09/15/2021	Date of Next Review: 08/19/2024
Replacement of Policy Number:

Any criticism of instructional materials that are in the schools should be submitted in writing to the Superintendent. The Board of Education will be informed. A committee, including the librarian and building principal, will be designated by the Superintendent to investigate and judge the challenged material according to the principles and qualitative standards stated in Policy #8320.

Curriculum Areas In Conflict With Religious Beliefs

In accordance with applicable law and regulation, a student may be excused from the study of specific materials relating to health and hygiene if these materials are in conflict with the religion of their parents or guardians.


Education Law Section 3204(5)
8 New York Code of Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) Section 135.3