The purpose of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Health Curriculum Framework is to provide guidance for Massachusetts school districts in the acquisition of the knowledge, skills, and habits needed by students. Comprehensive health education includes health education, physical education, and family and consumer sciences education. The Framework synthesizes current research and sets learning standards for students from pre-kindergarten through grade twelve. The Framework presents a broad outline upon which Massachusetts school health curricula, instruction, and locally designed and administered assessments can be based.