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OK HB2919
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ajay Pittman
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AI Summary
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Permits public schools to offer "Life Skills" as an elective course for grades 6-12, subject to funding availability, covering topics including nutrition/cooking, automobile maintenance, household repairs, first aid, etiquette, professional development, financial skills, career pathways, government, time management, and mental health basics
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Supplements but does not replace existing financial literacy requirements under the Passport to Financial Literacy Act
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Allows school districts to partner with career and technology education systems and deliver instruction through Family and Consumer Science courses, other applicable courses, or in-person, virtual, or hybrid formats
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Does not require specialized teaching certification for instructors; schools must follow life logic standards or workforce readiness course standards for implementation
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Effective date: November 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Schools; permitting Life Skills to be taught as an elective course in public schools as funding becomes available; effective date.
Last Action
Policy recommendation to the Education Oversight committee; Do Pass Common Education
2/6/2025