STUDENT/STANDARDS: Requests that the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education incorporate the science of human growth and development into content standards and to provide curriculum and instructional materials on its website
This bill requests the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to update science and health education standards to include the science of human growth and development, specifically covering prenatal growth and fetal development. It asks the board to provide age-appropriate instructional materials, such as high-definition ultrasound videos or computer-generated animations, on its website to support teaching these topics. The resolution also requires the board to submit a written report to state education committees by March 1, 2027, detailing any actions taken in response to these requests. This is a non-binding concurrent resolution that urges the board to consider these changes rather than mandating them.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Governor
Introduced Mar 18, 2026
Last action May 26, 2026
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What changed between versions
HCR26 Engrossed
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HCR26 Enrolled
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4 edits
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May 25, 2026
MODERATE
The bill was finalized as an Enrolled resolution, adding several new sponsors and expanding the legislative request to include the State Department of Education in addition to the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. The resolution now explicitly requests the Department of Education to provide scientifically accurate, Surgeon General-approved materials on its website, such as high-definition ultrasound videos, to support curriculum on prenatal development.
Scope change
The scope of the request was broadened to include the State Department of Education, whereas the Engrossed version only addressed the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.
REQUIREMENT
Added a specific request for the State Department of Education to provide scientifically accurate and Surgeon General-approved materials on its website.
Added specific language requesting high-definition ultrasound video or computer-generated animation depicting prenatal growth and development.
ELIGIBILITY
Added multiple new sponsors to the list of representatives supporting the resolution.
TECHNICAL
Updated the document header and footer to reflect the final 'Enrolled' status and removed the legislative digest section.
Floor votes · Senate May 13, 2026 · House Apr 13, 2026
How they voted
27–11
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 40
May 13, 2026
D
Democratic12
83% Nay
R
Republican28
92% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
17
Key actions
5
Committee
3
May 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read by title, roll called, yeas 85, nays 5, Senate amendments concurred in.
lower
May 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Read by title and concurred in by a vote of 27 yeas and 10 nays. Ordered returned to the House.
upper
May 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported with amendments.
upper
Apr 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read by title, roll called on final consideration, yeas 75, nays 18. The resolution was adopted and ordered to the Senate.
lower
Apr 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably (11-0).
lower
Mar 23, 2026
Committee
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Education.
lower
1 primary · 22 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Emily Chenevert
RRepublican
Co
Annie Spell
RRepublican
Co
BA
Beryl Amedée
RRepublican
Co
Beth Billings
RRepublican
Co
Brian Glorioso
RRepublican
Co
Chasity Martinez
DDemocratic
Co
Chuck Owen
RRepublican
Co
Dixon McMakin
RRepublican
Co
Dodie Horton
RRepublican
Co
Jacob Landry
RRepublican
Co
John Wyble
RRepublican
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