Education (Curriculum)

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 20, 2026

HB 3288: Schools; physical education programs; prekindergarten and elementary school; physical education instruction; recess; increases; grades six through twelve; effective date.

HB 3288 requires Oklahoma public elementary schools (prekindergarten through grade 5) to provide 60 minutes per week of dedicated physical education instruction (not counting recess) and an additional 60 minutes per week of physical activity (including recess, fitness breaks, or wellness education). It prohibits withholding physical education as punishment for students in these grades, except in safety-related situations, and mandates schools coordinate recess before testing to encourage light-to-moderate activity. The bill also encourages school districts to provide 225 minutes per week of physical education for grades 6-12, with specific curriculum standards emphasizing lifelong activity skills and accessibility for students with disabilities. These requirements are tied to school accreditation and take effect July 1, 2028.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates increased physical education and activity time in elementary schools, enhancing student health programs and curriculum requirements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education Student Health

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died · Oklahoma · House Apr 21, 2026

HB 2978: Schools; library media program; community standards; sexually explicit conduct; effective date.

HB 2978 requires Oklahoma school libraries to select materials based on "community standards" for the population they serve, while explicitly excluding depictions or descriptions of sexually explicit conduct (as defined in Oklahoma law). The bill affects all public school library media programs by changing how they acquire print, digital, and multimedia resources. Key provisions mandate that library collections reflect local community norms for age-appropriate materials, with no inclusion of content meeting the legal definition of sexually explicit conduct. The policy takes effect on November 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts library materials to community standards, excluding explicit content and limiting curriculum options in K-12 schools.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Libraries

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1737: Schools; prohibiting public school districts from offering a sex education class or program. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1737 prohibits Oklahoma public school districts from offering any sex education class or program. It removes existing statutory requirements that previously allowed districts to provide such instruction (under specific abstinence-focused guidelines) and eliminates parental opt-out procedures for sex education. The bill amends Oklahoma statutes (25 O.S. § 2003 and 70 O.S. § 11-105.1) to delete language about developing sex education policies, curriculum approval, and parental inspection rights related to sex education. This directly affects public school districts, students, and parents by preventing the provision of formal sex education in Oklahoma schools.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationProhibits sex education classes, removes curriculum options and parental opt-out, restricting educational content in schools.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits school-based sex education, a public health program, restricting health education access per bill's removal of statutory requirements.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 24, 2025

SB 231: Sales tax; expanding items eligible for the August sales tax holiday. Effective date.

SB 231 expands Oklahoma's August sales tax holiday to include additional school-related items. It adds school art supplies, school instructional materials (like reference books), and school computer supplies to the list of exempt items, alongside existing clothing, footwear, and sports equipment. The exemption applies to purchases under $100 during the three-day holiday period (first Friday in August to Sunday following). This directly affects students, parents, and schools purchasing these specific educational items during the tax-free window. The bill does not change the existing tax holiday dates or price threshold.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands sales tax holiday for school supplies, providing temporary tax relief for families purchasing essential items, aligning with tax relief for middle/lower income.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands sales tax exemption for school supplies (art, instructional materials, computers), reducing costs for families/schools purchasing educational resources, directly enhancing access to necessary materials.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Sales Tax Curriculum

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 2088: Schools; school districts; policy; boards of education; students educated by other means; Oklahoma Extracurricular Activities Accountability Act; interscholastic activities; effective date; emergency.

HB 2088 requires Oklahoma public school districts to create and publish policies allowing homeschooled students (defined as "students educated by other means") to participate in extracurricular activities starting in the 2025-2026 school year. To participate, these students must register by July 1 each year, pay equivalent fees, follow the same behavioral and academic standards as enrolled students, and meet academic requirements through an agreement between their parent and the district. The bill amends existing law to mandate that school athletic associations permit this participation and comply with the new requirements. It takes effect July 1, 2025, and applies directly to homeschooling families and public school districts in Oklahoma.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands educational access by requiring public schools to allow homeschooled students to participate in extracurriculars under defined conditions, aligning with 'enhancing student programs'.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum School Choice

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 5, 2026

SB 1207: Schools; directing the State Department of Education to develop curriculum to address awareness and prevention of domestic violence and human trafficking. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1207 requires Oklahoma's State Department of Education to develop a curriculum for public high school students (grades 9-12) on recognizing, preventing, and seeking help for domestic violence and human trafficking. The curriculum must cover warning signs of abusive behavior, healthy relationship skills, and be medically accurate for students' ages. School districts may integrate this into existing courses or teach it as a standalone unit, but must provide parents an opt-out option for their child. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, with the curriculum to be ready before the 2027-2028 school year.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates curriculum development on domestic violence/human trafficking awareness for high school students, enhancing educational content and safety education in schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education

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vetoed · Oklahoma · House May 29, 2025

HB 1521: Schools; subject matter standards; personal financial literacy; AP courses; updating references; permitting alternate diploma for certain students; repealer; effective date; emergency.

HB 1521 changes Oklahoma high school graduation requirements for math credits. It mandates four math units, including Algebra I and either Algebra II or Geometry, plus a third course at or above Algebra I rigor (such as Finance, Computer Science, or dual-credit math). Schools may also use locally developed, applied math courses that connect to real-world contexts. The bill directly affects Oklahoma public high school students and school districts setting graduation standards. It updates existing requirements but does not alter personal financial literacy or AP course policies.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates rigorous math requirements (4 units including Algebra I/II/Geometry) and allows applied courses, strengthening curriculum standards without restricting access or funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2025

HB 1603: Schools; requiring age-appropriate human growth and development curriculum to be taught in public schools; guidelines and resources; effective date.

HB 1603 requires Oklahoma public schools to teach a specific human growth and development curriculum, including a high-definition ultrasound video showing fetal development and a computer animation of cell/organ growth. It mandates this content be delivered in an age-appropriate manner, with parents able to opt their child out using a state-prescribed form two weeks before instruction. The bill affects all public school students in grades 9-12, as completion of this curriculum is required for graduation with a standard diploma unless a parent opts out. Schools must integrate this into health or science courses and align it with state academic standards, effective November 1, 2025.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationMandates specific curriculum content including fetal development materials, restricting school curriculum choices and academic freedom per bill requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1998: Schools; requiring parent permission to administer certain curriculum and surveys to students; effective date; emergency.

HB 1998 requires Oklahoma public schools to obtain written parental permission before students can participate in sex education classes or materials focused on sexual behavior/attitudes, and before administering surveys about sexual behavior. Schools must provide parents with prior written notice about these materials and surveys, including the option to opt their child out. The bill specifically applies to the Oklahoma Prevention Needs Assessment Survey (which covers mental health, substance use, and related issues) and all sex education programs for students in grades 6-12. This law directly affects parents/guardians, students, and school districts by changing consent requirements for specific curricula and surveys.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts sex education curriculum access by mandating parental consent, limiting school autonomy in instructional content per bill's explicit requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Testing & Assessment

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 2269: Schools; amending certain subject matter standards for students of military families who have completed certain requirements; effective date; emergency.

This bill allows military-connected students in Oklahoma public schools (grades 8-12) to substitute coursework completed in prior schools for Oklahoma's history and social studies graduation requirements. Specifically, students who have taken equivalent courses elsewhere (e.g., in another state or military school) can use those credits toward the required 1/2 unit of Oklahoma History and 1/2 unit of U.S. Government. The change applies to the 2024-2025 school year and modifies existing curriculum standards under Section 11-103.6 of Oklahoma law. It directly affects military families who relocate frequently due to service.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllows military students to use prior coursework for graduation requirements, expanding access without restricting curriculum or funding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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