House Passes Bill Requiring Instruction in Human Embryology

HB 1255, sponsored by Representative Dana Trabulsy (R-Fort Pierce) was passed by the full House (86-27) on April 23 and has been sent to the Senate. 
A provision of the bill would require health education that addresses human embryologic development in grades 6-12 to include a high-definition, medically accurate ultrasound video showing the development of the heart and other organs and movement of the limbs and head. It also must include a high-quality, medically accurate video showing and describing the process of fertilization and various stages of human development inside the uterus. The bill allows parental exemption from this instruction.
Catholic Days at the Capitol participants advocated support for this provision during their visit to the state capitol in March.