Education

passed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 9, 2026

SB 1250: Schools; requiring school districts and charter schools to submit certain list of library materials; providing process for reporting violations; providing penalties. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1250 requires Oklahoma public school districts and charter schools to annually submit a list of all library materials to the State Department of Education, either through their online catalog or a written attestation. The bill prohibits any pornographic materials or sexualized content from being accessible to students under 18 in school libraries and mandates that schools establish a written policy for reviewing materials and handling complaints. Schools failing to comply face a 5% reduction in state funding, with the State Department of Education investigating reported violations, notifying parents, and allowing schools to request a hearing before the State Board of Education. This law aims to ensure age-appropriate library access while establishing clear reporting and enforcement mechanisms.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts school library content by banning pornographic materials and mandating review policies, limiting curriculum access for students under 18.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Libraries

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate Jun 11, 2025

SB 140: Mathematics instruction; directing expenditure of certain funds; creating the Oklahoma Math Achievement and Proficiency Act. Effective date. Emergency.

This bill, titled "Mathematics instruction..." but actually amending the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program, adjusts financial eligibility rules for students seeking higher education support. It raises income thresholds for program qualification (e.g., $80,000 annually for families with five+ children starting in 2025-2026) and adjusts age limits for participation (extending to age 18 for some applicants). Students must meet updated income requirements and comply with program terms like regular school attendance and avoiding substance abuse to maintain eligibility. The bill directly affects Oklahoma students in grades 5-11 seeking financial aid for post-secondary education through this state program.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRaises income thresholds for program eligibility, reducing state expenditure on higher education access by limiting qualifying applicants.85% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRaises income thresholds for higher education funding eligibility, restricting access to support programs for qualifying students.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending Student Financial Aid

signed · Oklahoma · House May 12, 2025

HB 1940: Charter schools; sponsorship; adding county to certain sponsor; effective date; emergency.

HB 1940 amends Oklahoma's charter school law to establish a new annual limit: the Statewide Charter School Board may sponsor no more than five new charter schools per year in counties with fewer than 500,000 residents. This directly affects the Statewide Charter School Board's authority and charter school expansion in smaller counties, while maintaining existing sponsorship rules for other areas. The rule applies to all new charter school applications approved after July 1, 2025, when the bill takes effect. The bill does not change sponsorship requirements for schools in larger counties or other sponsor types.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts new charter school expansion in smaller counties by capping annual sponsorships at five, limiting educational access options for K-12 students.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 5, 2025

SB 847: Schools; prohibiting a school district or charter school from compelling use of certain pronoun; providing for monitoring of compliance. Effective date. Emergency.

Oklahoma's SB 847 prohibits public school districts and charter schools from requiring staff or volunteers to use pronouns that do not match a student's gender listed on their birth certificate. It also bans school materials (including books and digital resources) from using names or pronouns inconsistent with a student's birth certificate gender. Schools found noncompliant face a 5% reduction in state funding the following fiscal year, and parents can sue for violations. The law applies directly to schools, staff, and students whose birth certificates list a gender different from their gender identity.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts curriculum by banning gender-inconsistent pronouns in school materials and threatens 5% funding cuts for noncompliance, directly limiting educational content.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1964: Parental rights; Parents' Bill of Rights; private right of action; review; materials; object; opt in; fine; violation; term; effective date.

HB 1964 establishes Oklahoma's "Parents' Bill of Rights," granting parents specific control over their children's education in public schools. It requires schools to provide written notice and allow parents to withdraw students from instruction or materials related to sex, gender identity, race, religion, or "social and emotional learning" programs, and to obtain written parental consent before involving students in activities promoting "ideological, philosophical, or political beliefs" (like diversity initiatives). Schools must also share details about curriculum, DEI plans, and student data collection policies, with parents able to request this information in writing within 10 days. Parents harmed by school violations can sue for damages under this bill, directly affecting public school parents, students, and school districts.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts school curriculum by mandating parental consent for sensitive topics (race, gender, religion) and allowing opt-outs, limiting educational content in public schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 5, 2025

SB 19: Schools; requiring school districts and charter schools to submit certain list of library materials; providing process for reporting violations; providing penalties. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 19 requires all Oklahoma public school districts and charter schools to annually submit a complete list of library materials (or provide a link to their online catalog) to the State Department of Education by October 1 each year. It prohibits access to pornographic materials or "sexualized content" (defined as excessive sexual material lacking educational value for students' age) in school libraries for those under 18. Parents can report suspected violations to the state, triggering an investigation; confirmed violations lead to a 5% state funding reduction and potential accreditation "deficiency" designation. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, and mandates schools to maintain written policies for reviewing library materials and handling complaints.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts school library content by banning 'sexualized content' lacking educational value, limiting curriculum access for minors.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Libraries

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 4, 2026

SB 481: Public employees; prohibiting certain public employees from engaging in certain actions and using certain resources for certain purposes. Effective date. Emergency,

SB 481 bans public employees (including state, local, and school district workers) from participating in group strikes or work stoppages. It automatically terminates employment, revokes pensions and civil service rights, and revokes teaching certificates for educators who violate the ban. The law explicitly allows individual employees to stop working without group action. This bill takes effect November 1, 2025, and applies broadly across Oklahoma's public workforce.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts teachers' group strikes and revokes teaching certificates for violations. Directly limits educators' collective action in the education sector.90% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBans public employee group strikes and imposes severe penalties, directly restricting collective bargaining and worker organizing rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Public Employees

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 413: Schools; creating the Oklahoma Sexual Education Reform and Parental Rights Protection Act; requiring written consent for a student to participate in certain instruction. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 413 requires Oklahoma schools to obtain written parental consent before students can participate in specific sexual education instruction. It defines "optimal sexual health education" to emphasize abstinence, heterosexual relationships, and traditional family structures while prohibiting teaching gender identity outside the binary concept or promoting non-heterosexual orientations as equal. Schools must adopt procedures for parental notification and consent, update website information about curriculum, and ban certain materials deemed "obscene" or harmful to minors. The bill directly affects students in Oklahoma public schools and their parents/guardians, altering how sexual education content is delivered and approved. It amends existing statutes to implement these requirements, effective immediately as an emergency measure.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts sexual education curriculum by banning gender identity instruction and non-heterosexual content, requiring parental consent for specific instruction95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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introduced · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 29, 2025

SJR 20: Joint resolution; disapproving in whole certain subject matter standards.

SJR 20 is a legislative resolution disapproving all social studies and science subject matter standards approved by Oklahoma's State Board of Education on February 27, 2025. It directly affects the State Board of Education, public school districts, and the Oklahoma Department of Education by reversing their adoption of these standards. The resolution cites concerns about process transparency (including late distribution of standards to new board members) and the $33 million cost to implement new curriculum and textbooks. It directs the Secretary of State to distribute the resolution to the Governor, State Department of Education, and "The Oklahoma Register."

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill cites $33M cost to implement standards and disapproves them, preventing state expenditure. Avoids government spending, aligning with 'oppose' for Budget & Taxes.90% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill disapproves social studies/science standards, restricting curriculum implementation and reversing educational standards adoption per summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1248: Higher education; prohibiting certain individuals from enrolling in certain institutions of higher education. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1248 prohibits individuals not lawfully present in the U.S. from enrolling in Oklahoma's public colleges and universities, directly affecting undocumented immigrants seeking higher education in the state. The bill requires the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to create implementing rules within the state's higher education system. It takes effect on July 1, 2026, and declares an emergency to expedite implementation. The law does not address existing students or private institutions outside Oklahoma's public higher education system.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts higher education access for undocumented immigrants, directly limiting enrollment eligibility in public institutions per bill's explicit prohibition.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationProhibits undocumented immigrants from enrolling in public colleges/universities, directly restricting access to higher education services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics DACA & Dreamers

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