WyomingSchools would show fetal development videos in grades 5–12
Wyoming school districts would teach students in grades 5–12 about development from conception to birth using videos, unless parents or guardians excuse them in writing.
What it does
Students in grades 5–12 would receive lessons using ultrasound and conception-to-birth development videos beginning in the 2026–2027 school year. Parents or guardians could excuse their children in writing.
The Wyoming Department of Education would publish a list of suitable materials for the required lessons and give parents access to the materials upon request.
State education officials would check districts each year for compliance. Districts and the state department could not adopt teaching materials or model lesson plans that conflict with the required instruction.
Argument forAccess to teaching materials and a written opt-out could help parents decide whether these lessons fit their children’s needs.
Argument againstThe restriction on conflicting teaching materials could limit teachers’ choices when explaining human development to students.
More detail
School districts would teach human growth and development using a high-definition ultrasound video showing early organ development and a video showing development from fertilization through birth. The lessons would be part of required education programs for students in grades 5–12 in Wyoming school districts, unless excused. Districts would provide a process for parents or guardians to excuse their student through a written request. The proposal called for the instruction requirement to take effect July 1, 2026, and apply beginning with the 2026–2027 school year.
The Wyoming Department of Education would identify suitable teaching materials and publish a list on its website. The materials would support the required human growth and development lessons in Wyoming school districts. The department would make the materials available to parents who request them. The proposal called for these duties to take effect July 1, 2026.
The Wyoming Department of Education would set rules for checking school districts each year to ensure they follow the instruction requirements. The annual checks would cover Wyoming school districts. School districts and the department could not adopt teaching materials or model lesson plans that conflict with the required instruction. The proposal called for these requirements to take effect July 1, 2026.
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History
- 2026
- Feb 14H Failed Introduction 39-20-3-0-0Latest
- Vote recorded H Failed Introduction 39-20-3-0-0. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 12H Received for IntroductionMinor
- Feb 11Bill Number AssignedIntroduced
- Feb 14H Failed Introduction 39-20-3-0-0Latest
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