CHPE Learning Standards

2023 Comprehensive Health and Physical Education Framework

• Organization and Scope of the Framework
• FAQ
• Health Education Standards
• Physical Education Standards

2023 Massachusetts Comprehensive Health and Physical Education Framework Crosswalks

• The 2023 Massachusetts Comprehensive Health and Physical Education Framework was created to build upon and/or align to several existing state or national standards and competencies.

G.L. c. 71, § 32A Parental Notification Law: Sex education; policy regarding notice to parents, exception

• Quick Reference Guide: Opting Out of Sex Education in Massachusetts Public Schools
• DESE Advisory Opinion on the Parental Notification Law: Includes an FAQ
• 603 CMR 5.00: Dispute Resolution under Parental Notification Law

Information Sessions

DESE held several virtual information sessions to discuss the new Comprehensive Health and Physical Education (CHPE) Curriculum Framework. Key elements of the revised framework were reviewed and districts shared support needed for the successful implementation of the new framework.

• CHPE Information Session Presentation

• CHPE Information Session Video

Last Updated: July 15, 2024