"Controversial 'Baby Olivia' Video Sparks Legislative Debate Across States"

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"Controversial 'Baby Olivia' Video Sparks Legislative Debate Across States"
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Tennessee has passed the "Meet Baby Olivia Act," requiring students to watch a pro-life video on fetal development in sex education classes, sparking criticism for potential medical misinformation. Democrats attempted to add amendments for parental consent and addressing controversial nature of the video, but all failed. Critics argue that curriculum decisions should be left to school districts and parents, not the state, and that the video is designed by a political website. The bill, brought by staunch conservatives, passed the Senate and House on party lines and now awaits Gov. Bill Lee's signature.

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