HB 4100
Relating to human growth and development curriculum
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Bill overview
This bill, known as the "Baby Olivia Act," aims to significantly alter the state’s human growth and development curriculum in public schools. It mandates that all public schools, starting in the 2026-2027 school year, incorporate a lesson on human biology related to pregnancy and fetal development into their curriculum, beginning in the third grade. The curriculum must include specific multimedia resources, such as a high-definition ultrasound video and a video produced by Live Action, demonstrating fetal development. Furthermore, the Attorney General is authorized to pursue legal action against those who violate this new curriculum requirement.
Key provisions
- Requires public schools to include human growth and development instruction on pregnancy and fetal development starting in grade three.
- Mandates the use of a high-definition ultrasound video and the ‘Meet Baby Olivia’ video in human growth and development lessons.
- Authorizes the Attorney General to sue for violations of the ‘Baby Olivia Act’.
- Creates a new section, §18-2-47, specifically addressing the ‘Baby Olivia Act’ and related curriculum requirements.
- Requires the state board to develop legislative rules to implement the ‘Baby Olivia Act’.
- Clarifies that human growth and development instruction must be presented through oral, written, or digital methods.
- Establishes a civil penalty for violations of the ‘Baby Olivia Act’.
- Requires a civics test for high school students, similar to the U.S. naturalization test.
Who is affected
- Public schools (including charter schools)
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