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 growth and development education, specifically referencing the need for compliance with this instruction in the assurance statements submitted by public school superintendents. The language of the bill clarifies the definition of "public school" to encompass both traditional public schools and open-enrollment public charter schools, ensuring that the new educational requirements apply broadly across different types of educational institutions.

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