**IHA - BASIC INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM** **Last Updated Date:** 04/29/2014 **Adoption Date:** 01/10/2006 Curricula 1.   The curricula of the South Hadley Public School System shall present in fair perspective the culture, history, activities, and contributions of persons and groups of different races, nationalities, and gender. 2.   All school books, instructional and educational materials shall be reviewed for cultural group stereotyping. Appropriate activities, discussions and/or supplementary materials shall be used to counteract the stereotypes depicted in such materials. 3.   School books, instructional and educational materials shall in the aggregate, include characterizations and situations which depict individuals of both genders and cultural groups in a broad variety of positive roles. 4.   Each school shall provide equal opportunity for physical education for all students. Goals, objectives and skill development standards, where used, shall neither be designated on the basis of gender nor designed to have an adverse impact on members of either sex. **Policy References:** LEGAL REFS.: M.G.L. 71:1, 2, 3; 71:13 603 CMR 26:05