HB 4286
Education: curriculum; health education standards and guidelines; modify to include instruction on human development. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1170c.
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to update Michigan’s health education standards to include instruction on human development, specifically focusing on topics related to pregnancy and fetal development. It requires the Department of Education to incorporate information about human biology related to pregnancy, the development of a fetus inside the uterus, and utilize visual aids like ultrasound videos and computer-generated animations to illustrate these concepts. The goal is to provide students with a more comprehensive understanding of human development from conception through birth. This change is intended to be implemented starting with the 2026-2027 school year.
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Cameron Cavitt
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