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This bill requires Pennsylvania schools to provide early human life development education to students in grades nine through twelve, integrated within their biology curriculum, starting in the 2026-2027 school year. The instruction must include a comprehensive five-minute ultrasound video showing human fetal development at seven specific gestational ages from eight to thirty-seven weeks, as well as a computer-generated animated presentation depicting the entire process of fertilization and fetal development. Additionally, the curriculum must cover age-appropriate information about the potential harmful effects of illegal drugs, narcotics, tobacco, and alcohol on pregnancy, including risks to fetal development and long-term health consequences for both mother and child. The bill defines key terms such as "gestational age" (calculated from the first day of the last menstrual period) and specifies that this requirement applies to school districts, intermediate units, charter schools, cyber charter schools, and regional charter schools. The legislation is designed to provide students with detailed, scientific information about human development and potential health risks during pregnancy.

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