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OK SB1282
Bill
AI Summary
- Requires written parental consent (opt-in) rather than opt-out for students to participate in sex education curricula and any instruction or presentations regarding sexuality in schools
- Reduces the timeframe for schools to respond to parental information requests from 10 days to 7 days, and the escalation period from 15 days to 10 days
- Establishes a formal parental concern hearing process through the State Board of Education when disputes are not resolved within 30 days, with school districts bearing hearing costs
- Requires school districts to notify parents prior to any changes in name or pronoun used for a child in school records or by school personnel, and prior to changes in mental health services
- Prohibits unlicensed school employees from performing physical or mental health assessments on students without written parental consent, with violations punishable as a misdemeanor (up to $1,000 fine or 1 year imprisonment)
Legislative Description
Schools; modifying the Parents' Bill of Rights; requiring written consent for certain instruction. Effective date. Emergency.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Education
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Education2/3/2026
Full Bill Text
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