The bill amends the Revised School Code of 1976 by adding a new section, 1170c, which mandates that by the 2025-2026 school year, the Michigan Department of Education must ensure that the model core academic curriculum content standards for biology include specific content related to human biology and pregnancy. This new requirement aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of human development during pregnancy.
Specifically, the curriculum must cover an overview of human development inside the uterus and include several educational components: a high-definition ultrasound video of at least three minutes showcasing early fetal development, and a high-quality computer-generated rendering or animation that illustrates each stage of human development in the uterus, highlighting significant milestones in cell growth and organ development throughout pregnancy until birth.
Statutes affected: Senate Introduced Bill: 380.1, 380.1852