North Dakota Code § 15.1-21-28

Growth and development and human sexuality curriculum - Content
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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.

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