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 a high-definition ultrasound video demonstrating early fetal development and a computer-generated animation illustrating the fertilization process and stages of human development within the uterus. The bill specifies 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 referenced in the assurance statements that public school superintendents must submit. The definition of "public school" is clarified 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)