This bill aims to revise the laws governing human growth and development and human sexuality instruction in Montana schools. It mandates that school districts include specific content in their health curriculum, 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 until birth. The Board of Public Education is tasked with ensuring these requirements are incorporated into the Montana health content standards.

Additionally, the bill amends existing laws regarding parental rights and notification related to human sexuality instruction. It allows parents or guardians to withdraw their children from such instruction and requires schools to notify them at least 48 hours in advance of any related events or materials. The bill also stipulates that the Board of Public Education must ensure that the new requirements for human sexuality instruction are included in the Montana health content standards. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 20-7-120