State law requiring prenatal instruction videos is intended to indoctrinate, not educate

By: Rick Snedeker

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: July 12, 2026

Words: 779

Last Updated: 1 week, 3 days ago

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South Dakota House Bill 1313 is a coyote in sheep’s clothing.

The legislation requires public schools to show students “age-appropriate and research-based” videos about prenatal development.

But it gives off an odor of mendacity, of deceit.

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