Pennsylvania SB973 mandates early human life development education in public and private schools starting in 2026-2027.

Pennsylvania SB973 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to require each school entity to provide early human life development instruction to students once during grades nine, ten, eleven, or twelve. This instruction must be integrated within the biology course of study and include an ultrasound video showing human development at various gestational ages, a presentation of the fertilization process, and age-appropriate instruction on the effects of illegal drugs, narcotics, tobacco, and alcohol on pregnancy. The act takes effect immediately.

Pennsylvania SB973 mandates early human life development education in public and private schools starting in 2026-2027.

Pennsylvania SB973 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to require each school entity to provide early human life development instruction to students once during grades nine, ten, eleven, or twelve. This instruction must be integrated within the biology course of study and include an ultrasound video showing human development at various gestational ages, a presentation of the fertilization process, and age-appropriate instruction on the effects of illegal drugs, narcotics, tobacco, and alcohol on pregnancy. The act takes effect immediately.