HB 1603 Oklahoma House · 2025 Regular Session

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 an age-appropriate human growth and development curriculum in health or science classes, directly affecting students in grades K-12, parents/guardians (via opt-out rights), and school districts (responsible for implementation). The curriculum must include specific content: human biology related to pregnancy, fetal development inside a womb, a 3-minute high-definition ultrasound video of fetal development, and computer-generated animations showing cell and organ growth. Parents may opt their child out of the curriculum two weeks before instruction using a state-prescribed form. Students in grades 9-12 must complete this instruction to graduate with a standard diploma unless an opt-out form was submitted. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Apr 1, 2025
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What changed between versions

House Committee Substitute Floor (House) · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to change its title from 'Committee Substitute' to 'Floor (House)' version, indicating it has passed committee review and is ready for floor debate. The substantive policy content regarding human growth and development curriculum requirements remains unchanged, with the same requirements for ultrasound videos, computer-generated animations, and opt-in permission forms for students.
TECHNICAL

Header changed from 'Committee Substitute' to 'Floor (House)' version to reflect the bill's procedural status in the legislative process

Page footers updated from 'Req. No. 13139' to 'HB1603 HFLR' to reflect the floor version designation

Added committee report notation indicating the bill was passed by the Committee on Rules on 03/05/2025

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Mar 25, 2025
Introduced
First Reading
upper
Mar 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Engrossed, signed, to Senate
lower
Mar 24, 2025
Committee
Referred for engrossment
lower
Mar 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 75 Nays: 18
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Rules Committee
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
First Reading
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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