JC BOE approves updated family life curriculum

The Johnson City Board of Education met with teachers and administrators Monday night to provide final approval of updated family life curriculum for Science Hill High School that includes a video explaining early fetal development, which is now required by state law. The update was necessary due to a new law that Governor Bill Lee signed last month called the “Baby Olivia” Act, which requires an almost three-minute long video, either an animation or ultra-sound, of early fetal development. The video is produced by anti-abortion advocacy organization Live Action. The finalized curriculum was voted in and made official during Monday night’s meeting. The updated family life curriculum was approved unanimously by the BOE and will be implemented in the next school year.