Signed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires the Department of Education to include a human fetal growth and development discussion in the relevant standards during the Arkansas academic standards revision cycle.

Highlights:

• Requires the Department of Education to include a human fetal growth and development discussion in the relevant standards during the Arkansas academic standards revision cycle (Sec. 1).

• Defines "human fetal growth and development discussion" as oral, written, or digital lesson, lecture, or presentation regarding human biology as it relates to pregnancy and human development inside the womb (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the Department of Education, in consultation with the Department of Health, shall determine the appropriate grade levels for receipt of the human fetal growth and development discussion required (Sec. 1).

• Requires that the human fetal growth and development discussion required shall include (Sec. 1):

• High-definition ultrasound that shows the brain, heart, sex organs, and other vital organs in early fetal development; and

• The process of fertilization and every stage of human development inside the uterus, including a discussion that notes significant markers in cell growth and organ development for every significant marker of pregnancy until birth.

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires the Department of Education to include a human fetal growth and development discussion in the relevant standards during the Arkansas academic standards revision cycle.

Highlights:

• Requires the Department of Education to include a human fetal growth and development discussion in the relevant standards during the Arkansas academic standards revision cycle (Sec. 1).

• Defines "human fetal growth and development discussion" as oral, written, or digital lesson, lecture, or presentation regarding human biology as it relates to pregnancy and human development inside the womb (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the Department of Education, in consultation with the Department of Health, shall determine the appropriate grade levels for receipt of the human fetal growth and development discussion required (Sec. 1).

• Requires that the human fetal growth and development discussion required shall include (Sec. 1):

• High-definition ultrasound that shows the brain, heart, sex organs, and other vital organs in early fetal development; and

• The process of fertilization and every stage of human development inside the uterus, including a discussion that notes significant markers in cell growth and organ development for every significant marker of pregnancy until birth.

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text