This bill mandates that all school districts in South Dakota include human growth and development in their health curriculum starting from grade three. The legislation requires that the curriculum incorporates various teaching methods, such as oral, written, or digital lessons, as well as lectures or presentations, to convey information about human biology related to pregnancy and fetal development.
Specifically, the bill stipulates that the curriculum must include two key components: a high-definition ultrasound video lasting at least three minutes that illustrates fetal development of critical organs, and a video detailing the process of fertilization and the stages of human development in the uterus, from cell growth to birth. These requirements aim to enhance students' understanding of human development and biology within the educational framework.