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OK HB3139
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kevin West
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AI Summary
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Prohibits Oklahoma public K-12 schools from discriminating against or penalizing students for religious, political, or ideological speech expressed in the same manner permitted for other student speech
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Protects student expression in classroom discussions, homework assignments, artwork, presentations, clothing, accessories, and jewelry displaying religious, political, or ideological messages
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Allows students to organize religious, political, or ideological gatherings and clubs with equal access to school facilities and benefits as other student groups
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Schools retain authority to restrict speech unprotected by the First Amendment, including true threats, obscenity, incitement to lawless action, severe harassment, and conduct that substantially disrupts school operations
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Creates a private right of action with a 2-year statute of limitations, allowing students to sue for declaratory and injunctive relief, monetary damages, and attorney fees; waives state immunity for federal court lawsuits
Legislative Description
Schools; Safeguarding Personal Expression At K-12 Schools (SPEAKS) Act; prohibiting certain student religious, political, or ideological discrimination by schools; legal remedies; state waiver of immunity; emergency.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules
2/3/2026