Family Life Education
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Review of the 2020 Health Education & Family Life Education Standards of Learning
The Code of Virginia § 22.1-253.13:1:B requires the Board of Education to review and revise the Standards of Learning (SOL) at least once every seven years to ensure that Virginia’s standards remain rigorous, current, and relevant by aligning to research and incorporating content to prepare students for entry into career, college, and military pathways. The Department has begun the process of reviewing the 2020 Health Education Standards of Learning and the 2020 Family Life Education Standards of Learning and is seeking input to ensure these standards reflect current best practices, research, and the evolving needs of Virginia's students.
Please use these forms to provide your feedback. Each survey takes approximately 5-10 minutes to complete.
Survey feedback is due by January 20, 2026.
The Department will also host a series of preliminary public listening sessions online to gather ideas, experiences, and recommendations from communities across the state. Whether you are an educator, student, parent, community member, or health organization representative, your voice matters in shaping expectations that guide health and family life learning in Virginia. Register by clicking on a link for a listening session:
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January 14, 2026, 1:00 p.m.: Register using this link
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January 16, 2026, 1:00 p.m.: Register using this link
For questions, please contact Jennifer Vedder, Coordinator for Health, Family Life, Physical, and Driver Education: jennifer.vedder@doe.virginia.gov.
2020 Family Life Education Standards of Learning
The Virginia Board of Education has approved the Family Life Education Board of Education Guidelines and Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools. The revised Guidelines incorporate changes to Code of Virginia § 22.1-207.1 and § 22.1-207.1:1 resulting from 2018 and 2019 legislation.
Visit the buttons below for information on the Family Life Education Standards of Learning, Instructional Resources, and Professional Learning opportunities.