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PA HB606
Bill
Status
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joe Hamm
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AI Summary
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Requires all Pennsylvania school entities (school districts, intermediate units, charter schools, cyber charter schools, regional charter schools) to provide early human life development instruction beginning in the 2025-2026 school year
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Mandates instruction be integrated within required biology courses and include an ultrasound video of at least five minutes showing development of the brain, heart, sex organs, and other vital organs at seven gestational intervals: 8, 12, 17, 22, 27, 32, and 37 weeks
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Requires a high-quality, computer-generated animated rendering showing the fertilization process and every stage of human development in the uterus from conception until birth
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Defines "early human life development instruction" as any oral, written, or digital lesson intended to educate students on human biology before birth, including pregnancy and fetal development
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
In terms and courses of study, providing for early human life development education.
Last Action
Referred to Education
2/12/2025