Controversial Material. Faculty shall have the freedom to present and discuss political, religious, or otherwise controversial materials, provided the materials are relevant to the course content and appropriate to the grade level of the student and the teacher is licensed in and knowledgeable of the subject discussed. Before beginning a new unit in the study of an obviously controversial topic, a teacher will communicate with the principal: (1) its appropriateness to the course; (2) its appropriateness for the students’ maturity level; (3) the approach to instruction; (4) the instructional materials to be used. The requirements of this section do not apply to any content covered under board-adopted standards or contained in district- approved curriculum. Unless specific objections are noted by the department chair or principal, the unit shall be considered approved.
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