Bill > SB94

This bill requires public schools in West Virginia to include a specific human growth and development curriculum known as the "Baby Olivia Act" starting in the 2025-2026 school year. The curriculum mandates that students in grades three, five, and eight receive instruction about human biology related to pregnancy and fetal development, which must include two specific video components: a high-definition ultrasound video at least three minutes long showing the development of various organs in early fetal stages, and the "Meet Baby Olivia" video created by Live Action, which depicts the entire process of fertilization and human development inside the uterus. The bill gives the state Attorney General the authority to sue for damages and seek injunctive relief against any person or entity that fails to implement this curriculum, emphasizing the state's interest in safeguarding the health and well-being of its residents. This legislation represents an expansion of existing health education requirements in West Virginia schools, with a specific focus on providing detailed information about human reproduction and fetal development at an early age.