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OK HB1507

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Emily Virgin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Common Education2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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