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OK HB2909
Bill
Status
2/1/2016
Primary Sponsor
Ann Coody
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Health Education for Middle Schools Act of 2016" requiring health education in Oklahoma public schools during grade 7 or 8, contingent upon legislative funding appropriation
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Mandates instruction cover 10 units: physical activity, nutrition, alcohol/tobacco/drugs, behavioral health, oral health, environmental health, growth and development, injury prevention, bullying prevention, and wellness
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Requires health education 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 parents/guardians to exempt students from any instructional unit that conflicts with sincerely held moral or religious beliefs by submitting a signed statement, with no penalties to credit or graduation
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Encourages districts to partner with community organizations (county health departments, hospitals, extension offices) and requires districts to notify parents of partner organizations and make materials available upon request
Legislative Description
Schools; creating the Health Education for Middle Schools Act of 2016; effective date.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules
2/2/2016