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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the instruction of pregnancy and prenatal care in certain public schools. Education.
AI Summary
This bill requires public schools in grades 7, 8, or 9 to teach a program on the development of the child in the womb (in utero). The program must include visual images, such as ultrasound images, to show fetal development at different stages, and it must also cover the basics of prenatal care. Schools must inform parents or guardians at least one week in advance so they can opt their child out of the instruction. The bill also requires teacher training for the program and annual reporting to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education on the content, hours of instruction, and number of students served.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5159 (on 12/03/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H557 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H557.pdf |
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