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OK SB1868
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Bullard
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AI Summary
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Teachers in Oklahoma public schools and charter schools who teach biological evolution must also provide instruction on creationism and/or intelligent design
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State Board of Education, school district boards, charter school governing bodies, and administrators are prohibited from preventing teachers from helping students analyze "scientific strengths and weaknesses" of evolution, creationism, or intelligent design
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The bill includes a construction clause stating the provisions shall not be interpreted as promoting religious or nonreligious doctrine or discrimination based on religious beliefs
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State Board of Education is required to promulgate rules implementing these provisions
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Effective date is July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause allowing immediate effect upon passage and approval
Legislative Description
School curriculum; requiring teachers who present certain instruction on biological evolution to also present instruction on certain concepts. Effective date. Emergency.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Education
2/3/2026