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House bill 662 would require showing abortion‑procedure videos in high school health classes
Summary
Rep. John Sellers told the Education Policy and Administration Committee HB 662 would require health classes for grades 9–12 to show state‑selected videos explaining abortion procedures; sponsors and opponents debated educational value, age appropriateness, local control and possible attorney‑general enforcement.
Rep. John Sellers, sponsor of House Bill 662, told the House Education Policy and Administration Committee the bill would require health education in public high schools (grades 9–12) to include specified videos showing abortion procedures and explanations about different methods.
Sellers said the videos he distributed to committee members are “educational, medically accurate, comprehensive, and age appropriate,” and argued the material helps students make informed decisions. “Our schools are not providing our kids this information,” he told the committee. He also said parents may still opt out under current law.
Committee members pressed Sellers on several aspects. Representative Hall asked whether mandating videos removes local control over curriculum; Sellers…
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