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OK HB1634
Bill
Status
2/2/2015
Primary Sponsor
Ann Coody
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Health Education for Middle Schools Act of 2015" requiring health education in public schools during grade 7 or 8, contingent on legislative funding appropriation.
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Mandates instruction in ten minimum units: physical activity, nutrition, alcohol/tobacco/drugs, behavioral health, oral health, environmental health, growth and development, injury prevention, bullying prevention, and wellness using state-adopted textbooks.
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Requires health education to be taught as a separate semester course by teachers certified by the State Board of Education to teach health education.
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Allows students to be exempt from any unit if parent or guardian submits signed statement that instruction conflicts with sincerely held moral or religious beliefs, with no penalty to credit or graduation.
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Requires school districts to notify parents or guardians in advance of any community-based organizations providing materials or resources, and make copies of those materials available upon request.
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Becomes effective November 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Schools; creating the Health Education for Middle Schools Act of 2015; effective date.
Education - Common
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules
2/3/2015