Senate Bill 371 mandates that school boards in Wisconsin include specific content related to pregnancy, prenatal development, and childbirth in their human growth and development instructional programs for students from kindergarten to grade 12. The bill requires the inclusion of a high-definition ultrasound video that illustrates early fetal development, a computer-generated animation detailing the fertilization process and fetal growth stages, and a presentation on the physical and emotional health of the mother during each trimester of pregnancy.

Additionally, the bill amends existing requirements for instruction in parental responsibility by emphasizing the importance of secure interpersonal relationships for infant mental health and the value of reading to young children for their mental development. The previous language that simply required an explanation of pregnancy, prenatal development, and childbirth has been expanded to include these detailed instructional components, thereby enhancing the educational framework surrounding these topics.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 118.019(2m)(e), 118.019