The South Dakota Board of Education Standards has approved three films that meet the requirements outlined in recent legislation. Among these films is one produced by an anti-abortion group.
House Bill 1313 mandates that public schools present students with videos about prenatal development. These videos must be both age-appropriate and grounded in research.
The approval of these films reflects the state’s effort to comply with the educational standards set by the new law. However, it has sparked discussions regarding the content and messaging of the materials being introduced into public school curricula.

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