The bill aims to amend the Code of West Virginia by adding a new section, designated as 18-2-47, which introduces a mandatory curriculum on human growth and development related to pregnancy and fetal development, known as the "Baby Olivia Act." This curriculum will be required for students starting in grade three and will include specific instructional materials such as a high-definition ultrasound video and the "Meet Baby Olivia" video developed by Live Action. The bill also outlines the methods of instruction and mandates that the State Board of Education create rules for implementing this curriculum.

Additionally, the bill grants the Attorney General of West Virginia the authority to enforce the provisions of the "Baby Olivia Act," allowing for legal action against any violations. The existing law will also see the deletion of certain language related to health education, while new language will be inserted to include the human growth and development instruction as part of the required health education curriculum. This comprehensive approach aims to ensure that students receive education on human biology and development in a structured manner.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18-2-9, 18-2-47