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OK HB1507
Bill
Status
2/2/2015
Primary Sponsor
Emily Virgin
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AI Summary
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Amends 70 O.S. 2011, Section 11-105.1 to authorize Oklahoma school districts to provide sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking awareness and prevention programs to students in grades seven through twelve.
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Programs may address consent to sexual activity and educate students about the affirmative consent standard, defined as an affirmative, conscious and voluntary agreement to engage in sexual activity.
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Programs may be offered as a separate program or integrated into existing sex education classes; all curriculum and materials require superintendent approval and must be made available to the public online through the school district website.
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Parents or guardians retain the right to object in writing to prevent their child's participation in the program; students enrolled in alternative education programs are exempt from these requirements.
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Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval.
Legislative Description
Schools; authorizing school districts to provide sexual violence awareness and prevention programs; emergency.
Education - Common
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Common Education
2/3/2015