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OK HB1603

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Emily Gise

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires public schools in Oklahoma to teach a human growth and development curriculum including human biology related to pregnancy, fetal development inside the womb, a high-definition ultrasound video of at least 3 minutes showing fetal development, and computer-generated renderings of fetal development highlighting cell growth and organ development until birth.

  • School districts must obtain opt-in permission forms from parents or legal guardians at least 2 weeks before teaching the curriculum, with forms prescribed by the State Board of Education and retained by school districts.

  • Students in grades 9-12 must receive the human growth and development instruction to graduate with a standard diploma unless parents did not complete an opt-in permission form or the student has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for a significant cognitive disability.

  • Instruction shall be integrated into health or science education and incorporated into state academic content standards adopted by the State Board of Education.

  • The act becomes effective November 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Schools; requiring age-appropriate human growth and development curriculum to be taught in public schools; guidelines and resources; effective date.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Education

4/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Education4/1/2025
Rules2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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