Sexual Health Education (SHE) is required annually for students in grades PreK-12. All topics are medically accurate, developmentally appropriate, and aligned with the National Sexuality Education Standards. Topics covered in each grade level are outlined in the Scope & Sequence. All SHE instructors must be trained and certified through CPS. Each school must have at least three SHE instructors, including at least one Special Education (SPED) instructor.

• Tips for Supporting LGBTQ+ Young People for Caregivers
• Sexual Health Education Scope & Sequence [ English | Arabic | Chinese | Polish | Spanish | Tagalog | Ukrainian | Urdu | Vietnamese ]

Healthy CPS covers requirements outlined in the Chronic Conditions Management Policy which includes mandatory staff training and chronic condition documentation. For more information on documenting your student's chronic condition at school, visit the Chronic Conditions webpage.

Healthy CPS covers requirements outlined in the Local School Wellness Policy which mandates that schools must provide all students, PreK-12 with daily opportunities for physical activity before, during and after school. K-8 schools must provide all students with 20 minutes of daily recess. Youth should receive 60 minutes of physical activity per day. The following resource provides tips on how to get you and your young person moving at home.

• Tips for Physical Activity at Home

The Office of Student Health and Wellness and Office of Family and Community Engagement hosted a virtual parent education series, FACE 2 FACE Supporting the Whole Child, in SY20-21. These sessions for CPS parents and caregivers provided presentations from experts on issues that affect youth health. To view recordings of the series presentations, visit the FACE YouTube channel. To be notified of upcoming parent education sessions, subscribe to the FACE 2 FACE Newsletter.

The Children and Family Benefits Unit (CFBU) provides families with social services support, including Medicaid and SNAP enrollment and utilization. CFBU can connect you to free and low-cost food, healthcare, and emergency resources to keep your family healthy and safe. Visit the Healthy CPS Assistance Request Form or call the Healthy CPS Hotline at 773-553-KIDS (5437) for assistance.

CPS families enrolled in Medicaid may also need to enroll in a Medicaid plan and should choose a primary healthcare provider that meets their needs. Completing the Managed Care Organization (MCO) health risk screening is essential to accessing health care services tailored to your needs and goals. Reach out to your Children and Family Benefits Coordinator or call the Healthy CPS Hotline or assistance. To find your Benefits Coordinator, view our list of coordinator enrollment sites.

There are 33 School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs) throughout Chicago that provide no cost healthcare services to CPS students (some SBHCs are only available to students enrolled at the school; some to all CPS students; and some are open to the community). Services include but are not limited to immunizations, physical exams, sports physicals, behavioral healthcare, chronic condition management, sexual and reproductive health care, and acute care.

Find a CPS School-Based Health Center 

Students must provide proof of required immunizations and health exams at the beginning of every school year. To ensure your student is medically compliant, review and complete the Student Health Forms Booklet distributed by your school at the beginning of each year. To find a healthcare provider for your student to ensure they are medically compliant, reach out to the Children and Family Benefits Unit for Medicaid enrollment and utilization at cps.edu/health or 773-553-KIDS (5437), or use the Health Center map to find a Federally Qualified Health Center near you.