Bill > HB2150

This bill amends West Virginia's education code to require a new human growth and development curriculum called the "Baby Olivia Act" in public schools, starting in the 2025-2026 school year. The curriculum will be mandatory for students in grades three, five, and eight, and must include two specific video presentations: a high-definition ultrasound video at least three minutes long showing fetal organ development, and the "Meet Baby Olivia" video by Live Action, which details the process of fertilization and human development inside the uterus from conception to birth. The bill authorizes the state Attorney General to sue for enforcement of this curriculum, giving them the power to seek damages and injunctive relief against any person or entity that fails to implement the required instruction. This legislation is part of a broader effort to provide comprehensive health education in schools, expanding on existing requirements for health and civics instruction. The bill aims to educate students about human biological development and pregnancy by using specific, detailed visual materials to illustrate the stages of human growth before birth.