Legislation passes state House that would require schools to show prenatal development videos

By: Makenzie Huber

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: February 12, 2026

Words: 377

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago


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PIERRE — After a debate colored by views on abortion, the Republican-dominated state House of Representatives voted 52-10 to advance a bill requiring South Dakota public schools to teach students about prenatal human growth and development.

The bill’s next stop is a state Senate committee.

If the legislation becomes law, schools would have to use resources recommended by the state Board of Education Standards for “age-appropriate and research-based instruction.”

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