Education: curriculum; biology content standards and subject area content expectations and guidelines; modify to require instruction on human development. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1170c.
SB 119 requires Michigan public schools to include specific content about human development in biology curriculum by the 2025-2026 school year. It mandates that biology standards cover: (1) an overview of fetal development inside the uterus, (2) a minimum 3-minute high-definition ultrasound video showing early organ development, and (3) a computer animation depicting all stages of fetal growth with key developmental markers. This applies directly to Michigan public schools and biology teachers implementing the state’s required curriculum standards. The bill modifies existing education code sections to enforce these specific instructional requirements.
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Mar 5, 2025
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INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JONATHAN LINDSEY
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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Jonathan Lindsey
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Jim Runestad
RRepublican
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Joe Bellino
RRepublican
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Rick Outman
RRepublican
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