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AZ HB2830
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rachel Keshel
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AI Summary
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Requires the State Board of Education to adopt academic standards mandating age-appropriate, factual instruction on fetal and prenatal human development as part of science curriculum
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Instruction must cover fertilization, cellular development, the germinal/embryonic/fetal stages, major developmental milestones (brain, heart, limbs), and supporting structures (placenta, umbilical cord, amniotic sac)
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Prohibits the fetal development instruction from including content on sexual activity, contraception, abortion procedures, or reproductive decision-making
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Bars abortion providers, abortion clinics, and affiliated organizations from providing health education instruction, curricula, or materials in public schools
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Schools that violate the abortion provider prohibition may have state aid withheld after a 90-day correction period following notice from the Department of Education
Legislative Description
Fetal and prenatal development; instruction
School Curricula
Last Action
Senate read second time
3/10/2026