§ 15.1-21-28 — Growth and development and human sexuality curriculum - Content

North Dakota § 15.1-21-28

• Jurisdiction: North Dakota
• Title 15.1: Elementary and Secondary Education
• Ch. 15.1-21: Curriculum and Testing

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1. As used in this section:
a. "Human growth and development discussion" means an oral, written, or digital
lesson, lecture, or presentation about human biology related to pregnancy and
human development inside the womb.
b. "Human sexuality instruction" means an oral, written, or digital lesson, lecture, or
presentation about sexual activity and pregnancy in the context of student health
or healthy relationships.
2. A school district's health curriculum must include human growth and development
discussion. The human growth and development discussion must include:
a. A high-definition ultrasound video, at least three minutes in duration, showing the
development of the brain, heart, sex organs, and other vital organs in early fetal
development; and
b. A high-quality, computer-generated rendering or animation showing the process
of fertilization and every stage of human development inside the uterus, noting
significant markers in cell growth and organ development for every week of
pregnancy until birth.
3. A school district offering human sexuality instruction shall ensure human sexuality
instruction includes:
a. A high-definition ultrasound video, at least three minutes in duration, showing the
development of the brain, heart, sex organs, and other vital organs in early fetal
development; and
b. A high-quality, computer-generated rendering or animation showing the process
of fertilization and every stage of human development inside the uterus, noting
significant markers in cell growth and organ development for every week of
pregnancy until birth.
4. The superintendent of public instruction shall ensure the requirements of this section
are included in the North Dakota health content standards.