HB 1384 Summary

• Establishes the "Parents' Bill of Rights" as Oklahoma law, declaring parental liberty to direct upbringing, education, healthcare, and mental health of children is a fundamental right that cannot be infringed without compelling governmental interest.

• Guarantees 10 specific parental rights including directing education, accessing school records, consenting to medical procedures and biometric scans, monitoring video/audio recordings, and receiving prompt notification of suspected crimes against their child.

• Requires school districts to develop policies promoting parental involvement covering curriculum review, opt-out procedures for sex education, information about clubs and activities, and parental rights under state law.

• Prohibits surgical procedures and mental health screening/treatment on minors without written parental consent, with exceptions only for medical emergencies or when parent cannot be located; violations are misdemeanors punishable by up to $1,000 fine and/or one year in jail.

• Effective date: November 1, 2013.