Bill > HB485

This bill, known as the Baby Olivia Act, requires public schools in Ohio to include specific instruction about human growth and development for students in grades five through twelve. The bill mandates that schools must incorporate two key video components into their curriculum: a high-definition ultrasound video at least three minutes long showing early fetal development of organs, and the "meet baby Olivia" video (or a similar video) demonstrating fertilization and human development stages from conception to birth. The Department of Education and Workforce will establish and publish a list of appropriate instructional materials on their website. Parents can request to review these materials, and students can be excused from the instruction upon written parental request. The department will conduct annual audits of schools to verify compliance and publish the findings on their website. Additionally, the bill requires legislative approval for any new health education standards or curriculum and prevents the department from adopting model curricula that conflict with the specified instruction. The bill aims to provide comprehensive, detailed information about human development to students across Ohio public schools.

Education

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb485