The bill amends the Revised School Code 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 includes an overview of human development inside the uterus and the incorporation of multimedia presentations to enhance understanding.
Specifically, the curriculum must feature a high-definition ultrasound video of at least three minutes that illustrates the development of vital organs such as the brain and heart during early fetal development. Additionally, it requires a high-quality, computer-generated rendering or animation that depicts every stage of human development in the uterus, highlighting significant markers in cell growth and organ development throughout pregnancy until birth.
Statutes affected: Senate Introduced Bill: 380.1, 380.1852