Bill > SB51

This bill mandates that West Virginia public schools incorporate a new curriculum on human growth and development, specifically focusing on pregnancy and development inside the womb, into health education for students in grades three, five, and eight, and also beginning in grade three for grades six through twelve. This instruction, to be known as the "Baby Olivia Act," will include specific visual aids such as a high-definition ultrasound video showcasing fetal development and a video titled "Meet Baby Olivia" that details the stages of development from fertilization to birth. Furthermore, the bill authorizes the Attorney General to take legal action, including suing for damages and injunctive relief, against any individual or entity that violates the provisions of the "Baby Olivia Act," underscoring the state's interest in safeguarding the health and well-being of its residents.