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OK HB1603
Bill
Status
3/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Emily Gise
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AI Summary
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Mandates human growth and development curriculum in Oklahoma public schools covering pregnancy biology, fetal development in the womb, a high-definition ultrasound video of at least 3 minutes, and computer-generated animations of fetal development through birth
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Requires parental opt-in permission for students to receive the instruction, with forms provided 2 weeks before curriculum is taught and prescribed by the State Board of Education
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Makes completion of this instruction a requirement for high school graduation with a standard diploma for grades 9-12, unless parents did not opt in or the student has an IEP for significant cognitive disability
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Instruction must be integrated into health or science education and incorporated into state academic content standards
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Effective date: 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