SB 1634 prohibits Oklahoma's State Department of Education from accepting federal funds intended to expand school-based health care services or establish health centers. It requires the Department to review and terminate existing contracts related to such services, and mandates school districts to do the same. The bill also directs a review of individualized education programs (IEPs) to remove medical services not deemed educationally necessary, replacing them with Section 504 plans if appropriate. These changes directly affect public schools, charter schools, and the State Department of Education in how they manage health-related services under federal funding and student plans. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.
Oklahoma's SB 1668 requires public school districts to provide age-appropriate human growth and development instruction to students in grades 5 through 12 starting in the 2026-2027 school year. The bill mandates specific content, including high-definition ultrasound videos showing fetal development and animations depicting prenatal growth from fertilization. School districts cannot use materials from entities that perform, promote, or refer to abortion services. The State Department of Education may identify approved resources, and the law takes effect July 1, 2026.
HB 3240 requires Oklahoma public school districts and charter schools to adopt a policy allowing daily prayer or reading of the Bible or other religious texts during school hours, effective for the 2026-2027 school year. The policy must include a consent form for students and employees, acknowledging their choice to participate, specifying opportunities for individual or group activities, and waiving legal claims under the First Amendment. Schools must prohibit participation without consent, ban public address system use for religious content, and ensure the activity does not replace instructional time. Parents or students may revoke consent at any time, and schools must provide a model consent form. This bill directly affects all Oklahoma public schools, students, and employees.
HB 3551 changes Oklahoma's rules for in-state college tuition eligibility. It requires students without legal U.S. immigration status to provide proof of an active application with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (via the federal SAVE Program) to qualify for resident tuition, rather than using a simple affidavit. This directly affects undocumented students or those with pending immigration status seeking in-state tuition at Oklahoma public colleges. The bill also clarifies that students who already qualified for resident tuition before the 2006-2007 academic year remain exempt from these new verification rules. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.
SB 1866 creates Oklahoma's "Sexual Education Reform and Parental Rights Protection Act," requiring written parental consent for students to participate in "comprehensive sexual education" (as defined by the bill). The bill prohibits curricula that promote non-heterosexual orientations, sexual activity outside marriage, or gender identity concepts beyond male/female, while mandating "optimal sexual health education" that emphasizes abstinence and marriage. School districts must adopt procedures for parental consent, post required information on websites, and ensure only certified teachers lead specified classes. The law directly affects all Oklahoma public school students, parents/guardians, and school districts offering sexuality-related instruction.
HB 3598 prohibits undocumented immigrant students in Oklahoma from receiving in-state tuition rates or state-funded scholarships and financial aid at public colleges and universities. The bill amends Oklahoma law to remove the existing pathway allowing such students to qualify for resident tuition by meeting high school residency requirements and submitting immigration applications, and explicitly bans them from these benefits. An exception applies to students enrolled in a degree program during the 2006-2007 school year or earlier who previously received resident tuition under prior rules. The law takes effect on July 1, 2026.
HJR 1037 proposes a constitutional amendment allowing Oklahoma's Legislature to freeze, suspend, or withhold up to 100% of state funds for any public institution within the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education. It would require a joint resolution approved by majority votes in both the Senate and House, with gubernatorial approval, to implement such funding changes for up to two years. The bill specifies that this action would only affect state-appropriated funds - not federal money, private donations, tuition, or other nonstate revenue - and would automatically end after two years unless extended by a new resolution. The amendment is currently pending voter approval after legislative passage.
HB 1361 requires Oklahoma public school personnel and students to use pronouns or names consistent with a person's "assigned sex at birth" (defined by biological sex documented on a birth certificate) without written parental permission. It prohibits school staff from asking students about preferred pronouns or names, and students from requesting staff to use non-birth-sex pronouns or names, unless parents provide written consent. Violations must be reported to administrators within 24 hours, who then notify parents. The bill applies to all public K-12 schools and school employees, excluding students with certain medically documented conditions, and takes effect July 1, 2025.
SB 62 prohibits Oklahoma school districts from making payroll deductions for professional organization dues or political contributions from school employees' paychecks. This directly affects teachers and school staff who previously could authorize such deductions through their employers. The bill amends Oklahoma law to remove the requirement that districts automatically process these deductions upon employee request, instead making such deductions prohibited. Key provisions include requiring districts to stop these deductions immediately upon written employee request and preventing advance payments for future dues. The bill does not change how employees pay dues directly or impact other payroll deductions.
SJR 26 proposes a constitutional amendment creating Oklahoma's "Taxpayer's Bill of Rights" (Section 44 of Article X), requiring voter approval for new local taxes and debt. It directly affects cities, counties, and school districts (referred to as "districts") by limiting annual spending growth to local property value increases or student enrollment changes, mandating refunds with 10% annual interest for excess tax collections, and requiring specific voter disclosures before tax or debt measures. Key provisions include prohibiting new property transfer taxes, blocking local income taxes, and requiring districts to mail detailed budget notices to voters 30 days before elections. The amendment would take effect January 1, 2028, if approved by voters.
