This bill mandates that health and safety courses provided by public school districts and open-enrollment public charter schools in Arkansas must include information about breastfeeding. The legislation emphasizes the numerous health benefits of breastfeeding for both infants and lactating mothers, citing evidence that breastfeeding can significantly reduce the risks of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), infant mortality, Type 2 Diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and various types of breast and ovarian cancer.

To implement this requirement, the bill introduces a new section to the Arkansas Code, specifically 6-16-1007, which outlines the necessity of including breastfeeding education in health curricula. The bill highlights the importance of raising awareness about the benefits of breastfeeding, thereby promoting healthier outcomes for both mothers and infants.