A bill authored by State Rep. Amanda M. Nedweski in the Wisconsin Assembly aims to enhance human growth education by requiring detailed instruction on fetal development, pregnancy trimesters, and parental responsibility, according to the Wisconsin State Assembly.
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature’s official website, the bill was described as follows: “explaining pregnancy, prenatal development, and childbirth as part of a human growth and development instructional program. (FE)”.
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill mandates that Wisconsin school boards providing a human growth and development program include specific content regarding pregnancy and childbirth. The bill requires the inclusion of high-definition ultrasound videos and high-quality computer-generated renderings to illustrate fetal development, from fertilization through birth, emphasizing significant developmental markers. Additionally, it calls for presentations on each trimester, correlating with the mother’s physical and emotional health. The bill also specifies that instruction on parental responsibility should address the importance of secure relationships for infant mental health and the benefit of reading to children for cognitive development.
The bill was co-authored by Sen. Mary Felzkowski (Republican-12th District), Rep. Elijah R. Behnke (Republican-6th District), Rep. Lindee Rae Brill (Republican-27th District), Rep. Barbara Dittrich (Republican-99th District), and Rep. Nate L. Gustafson (Republican-55th District). It was co-sponsored by Sen. Julian Bradley (Republican-28th District), Sen. Dan Feyen (Republican-20th District), and Sen. Romaine Robert Quinn (Republican-25th District), along with 12 other co-sponsors.
Amanda M. Nedweski has authored or co-authored another 56 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with one of them being enacted.
Nedweski graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside in 1998 with a BA.
Nedweski, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2025 to represent the state’s 32nd Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Tyler August.
In Wisconsin, the legislative process starts when a senator, constituent, group, or agency proposes an idea for a bill. After drafting, the bill is introduced, numbered, and referred to a committee for review and public input. If approved, it moves through three readings and votes in both the Senate and Assembly. Once both chambers pass the same version, the bill goes to the governor, who can sign it, veto it, or let it become law without a signature. Only a small share of bills introduced each session ultimately become law. You can learn more about the Wisconsin legislative process here.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| AB405 | 08/29/2025 | Explaining pregnancy, prenatal development, and childbirth as part of a human growth and development instructional program. (FE) |
| AB400 | 08/29/2025 | A civil cause of action for a minor injured by a gender transition procedure |
| AB277 | 05/30/2025 | Requirements for proposed administrative rules that impose any costs |
| AB276 | 05/30/2025 | Statements of scope for administrative rules. (FE) |
| AB263 | 05/19/2025 | Coverage of breast cancer screenings by the Medical Assistance program and health insurance policies and plans. (FE) |
| AB61 | 02/24/2025 | Injuring or killing a police or fire animal and providing a penalty |
| AB39 | 02/17/2025 | Requiring state employees to perform their work at the offices of their employer |
| AB4 | 02/03/2025 | Required instruction in civics in the elementary and high school grades, high school graduation requirements, and private school educational program criteria. (FE) |
