Changes to Manitoba's sex ed curriculum included in health and phys ed revamp
Manitoba is overhauling its health and physical education curriculum, which will include updated sex education and mandatory in-person phys-ed for K-12 students. The new curriculum is currently being piloted in select schools before full implementation in 2028.
Why it matters
Curriculum changes regarding sex education and physical health are significant public policy issues that often spark debate over parental rights and educational standards.
A spokesperson for Education Minister Tracy Schmidt confirmed to CBC News that sex ed is included in the health curriculum overhaul — which makes in-person phys-ed classes mandatory for all students in kindergarten to Grade 12 — announced last week.
Starting in September, the new curriculum will roll out through a voluntary two-year pilot program. The current curriculum hasn't been updated for 25 years, the province said.
Schmidt said more than two dozen schools across the province have volunteered to participate as of Thursday. Teachers and parents will be able to give feedback during the pilot.
The new health curriculum is expected to be fully implemented in the 2028-29 school year.
Schmidt's spokesperson said in a statement on Friday that the "renewed" curriculum "reflects the realities young people face today."
Manitoba to make in-person phys ed mandatory for kindergarten to Grade 12 students
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