The proposed bill mandates that public schools in Arkansas provide instruction on human growth and development for students in grades six through twelve, starting in the 2025-2026 school year. This instruction must include specific educational materials, such as a high-definition ultrasound video demonstrating early fetal development and a computer-generated animation illustrating the process of fertilization and stages of human development in the uterus. The bill also stipulates that this instruction should be integrated into classes covering human biology, contraception, and sexually transmitted diseases or infections.

Additionally, the bill amends existing laws to include a new requirement for human fetal growth and development education, which is now specified in Arkansas Code 6-16-1008. The language of the bill clarifies the definition of "public school" to encompass both traditional public schools and open-enrollment public charter schools. This legislative change aims to enhance the educational curriculum regarding human growth and development in Arkansas public schools.

Statutes affected:
HB 1946: 6-15-202(f)