fetal and prenatal development; instruction
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires the Arizona State Board of Education to include instruction on fetal and prenatal human development in science curricula at appropriate grade levels. The instruction must be factual, age-appropriate, and focus solely on the biological processes of prenatal development, covering topics like fertilization, embryonic and fetal stages, and supporting structures. It specifically prohibits discussion of sexual activity, contraception, or abortion procedures.
Key provisions
- The State Board of Education will determine appropriate grade levels for this instruction.
- Academic standards will require instruction on prenatal human development.
- Instruction must cover topics including fertilization, embryonic and fetal stages, and supporting structures.
- Instruction is prohibited from including topics on sexual activity, contraception, or abortion.
- The instruction must be descriptive and age-appropriate.
- The instruction will not be considered sex education.
Who is affected
- Students in Arizona public schools
- Teachers in Arizona public schools
- The Arizona State Board of Education
- Parents of students in Arizona public schools
Notable changes
- Establishes specific requirements for instruction on fetal and prenatal development.
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