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AR SB450

Bill

Status

Passed

4/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Breanne Davis

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Department of Education must include human fetal growth and development discussion in relevant Arkansas Academic Standards during the standards revision cycle

  • Department of Education, in consultation with Department of Health, will determine appropriate grade levels for this instruction

  • Required content must include high-definition ultrasound showing brain, heart, sex organs, and other vital organs in early fetal development

  • Instruction must cover the process of fertilization and every stage of human development inside the uterus, noting significant markers in cell growth and organ development throughout pregnancy until birth

  • Approved April 21, 2025 as Act 915 of the Regular Session

Legislative Description

To Require The Department Of Education To Include A Human Fetal Growth And Development Discussion In The Relevant Standards During The Arkansas Academic Standards Revision Cycle.

Last Action

Notification that SB450 is now Act 915

4/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Education4/1/2025
Education3/13/2025

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