This bill mandates that all school districts incorporate a gestational development video into their health curriculum. Specifically, it amends RSA 189:10 by adding a new paragraph (II-a) that requires the health curriculum to include age-appropriate, scientifically proven, and medically accurate sexuality education. This education must feature a high-quality computer-generated animation or ultrasound video that illustrates the development of the heart, brain, and other vital organs during the embryo and fetal stages.

The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2026, and while it does not impose any local revenue requirements, it may lead to indeterminable local expenditures as school districts adapt to this new requirement. The costs associated with compliance will vary from district to district, and the fiscal impact is noted as indeterminable for the years following the implementation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 189:10
HB1493 text: 189:10