Assembly Bill 405 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 stipulates that when age-appropriate, the instruction must feature a high-definition ultrasound video demonstrating early fetal development, a computer-generated animation illustrating 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 incorporating 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 regarding the socioeconomic benefits of marriage remains, but the new provisions enhance the educational content provided to students regarding both prenatal and parental responsibilities.

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