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This bill requires public schools in Missouri to provide comprehensive human growth and development instruction across all grade levels, starting from first grade through high school graduation. The curriculum must cover human biology related to pregnancy, human development inside the womb, and include specific visual aids such as a high-definition ultrasound video showing fetal organ development and a computer-generated animation depicting fertilization and developmental stages. For elementary students (grades 1-6), instruction must be age-appropriate and can be integrated into existing courses or developed as a separate course. Middle school students (grades 7-8) will receive developmentally appropriate continuation of the curriculum, and high school students must receive instruction as part of their health or science education to graduate with a standard diploma. The state's Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is tasked with developing guidelines, materials, professional development programs, and resources to support schools in implementing this curriculum. The bill is characterized as an emergency act, emphasizing the urgent need to provide students with accurate instruction on human growth and development.

Education

https://www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=456