Suitability Excellence in Subcategories 6.2–6.2.5

Section 2 of the Suitability Rubric includes all the 6.2 subcategories. Overall, Category 6 expects that any approach to sexuality aligns with grade-level appropriateness. This suitability excellence requirement is not applicable unless content related to human sexuality is included in the materials. It’s important to note that the indicator language for Subcategory 6.1 states that prekindergarten through grade 3 should not include ANYTHING regarding human sexuality or topics of reproductive or sexual health, so the logical conclusion is that there should be no content of this type present in any K–3 materials in any content area.

Subcategories 6.2–6.2.5

The content addressed in the subcategories starting with 6.2 is not typically present in RLA or mathematics materials. However, reading passages, trade books, or word problems could have situations or topics that fall under this category.
The evidence in Subcategories 6.2–6.2.5 should demonstrate compliance with the rubric.

While this type of content is typically not present in RLA or mathematics materials, if trade books or reading passages include situations or topics that might fall in subcategories 6.2–6.2.5, publishers must submit evidence of suitability excellence. This evidence should demonstrate compliance with the rubric.