Education (Curriculum)

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 749: Higher education; creating the Oklahoma Higher Education Freedom of Expression and Transparency Act. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 749 creates the "Oklahoma Higher Education Freedom of Expression and Transparency Act" for public universities in Oklahoma. It prohibits institutions from showing bias in approving property use for student groups or speakers based on viewpoint, race, or political affiliation, and bans requiring unequal fees from specific student groups. The bill mandates that all courses publish syllabi online by the 7th business day of each semester, including course titles, instructors, required materials, and historical grading data. It also requires institutions to collect and report student outcome data (disaggregated by minority status) and submit it to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. These measures aim to increase transparency around curriculum content and ensure compliance with the defined restrictions on "divisive concepts" in teaching.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProtects academic freedom by banning viewpoint bias in university activities and mandates syllabi transparency, strengthening higher education policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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signed · Oklahoma · House May 12, 2025

HB 1393: Special education; individual education program; parental consent; effective date; emergency.

HB 1393 amends Oklahoma's special education law to clarify how alternate achievement standards are applied in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities. It replaces the phrase "based on alternate academic achievement standards" with language requiring assessments "that promote access to and progress in the general education curriculum." This change directly affects students with disabilities in Oklahoma public schools who use alternate assessments, ensuring their IEPs focus on meaningful engagement with standard curriculum content. The bill specifies that alternate assessments must support students' ability to access and advance in regular classroom learning, not just measure them against different standards. The amendment became law after Governor approval on May 9, 2025.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAmends special education law to require assessments promoting access to general curriculum for students with disabilities, strengthening educational access and inclusion in K-12 schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Special Education

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 10, 2025

HB 1983: Schools; media literacy and cybersecurity to be taught in sixth, seventh, or eighth grades; State Department of Education to adopt curriculum standards; effective date.

HB 1983 requires Oklahoma public schools to teach media literacy and cybersecurity to students in sixth, seventh, or eighth grade starting in the 2027-2028 school year. It mandates a half-unit course covering specific topics like identifying online scams, fake news, deepfakes, password security, and protecting personal information. The State Department of Education must develop curriculum standards, guidelines, teacher training, and accessible resources to support this instruction, including accommodations for English learners and students with disabilities. The bill becomes effective November 1, 2025, with implementation beginning for incoming sixth graders in 2027.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates media literacy/cybersecurity curriculum in grades 6-8, requiring state-developed standards and teacher training to enhance digital literacy skills for students.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates cybersecurity and media literacy education covering data privacy protection, password security, and identifying online threats, directly advancing digital safety and privacy education in schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Teachers Cybersecurity Data Privacy

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1214: Schools; requiring school district boards of education to provide programs addressing sex trafficking and exploitation prevention and awareness. Effective date.

SB 1214 requires Oklahoma public school districts serving grades 6-12 to implement specific, age-appropriate curricula on sex trafficking prevention and social media safety. The bill mandates that schools teach a 90-minute unit for grades 6-8 and a 135-minute unit for grades 9-12, covering topics like trafficking definitions, local laws, victim profiling, online risks, and prevention strategies. Schools must provide parents written notice 7 days in advance and post the curriculum online. The State Department of Education must develop and make available free, updated curriculum materials, a supporting video, and resources for schools. This directly affects all Oklahoma public schools and students in grades 6 through 12.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates new curriculum programs on trafficking prevention and social media safety for K-12, enhancing student education and safety through required age-appropriate instruction.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 790: Schools; requiring the State Board of Education to develop certain programs. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 790 requires Oklahoma public school districts and charter schools to develop and implement programs teaching 10 specific character traits (such as respect, integrity, responsibility, and courage) as part of their curriculum for grades pre-K through 12. The State Department of Education must create a website with resources including approved programs, an honor roll for schools with successful implementations, and a reading list of character-focused books. Schools must consult committees of parents, teachers, and community members before adopting the program, and the State Board of Education may award limited grants ($1,000 each to 10 districts) for pilot projects aligning character education with core subjects. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates K-12 character education curriculum additions (respect, integrity, etc.), enhancing student program content per bill's requirements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Early Childhood

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 348: Schools; directing responsibility for content of all instructional materials; requiring adoption of policy for objections to use of specific materials. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 348 requires Oklahoma school districts to adopt written policies governing the selection and use of all classroom instructional materials, including textbooks and digital resources. It gives parents and legal guardians the right to submit written objections to specific materials, triggering a formal review process where school boards must evaluate and potentially remove objectionable content. The bill also updates textbook adoption procedures, mandating that review teams consider specific criteria when selecting materials and requiring school districts to establish clear timelines for handling parental objections. The law takes effect immediately due to an emergency declaration.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts curriculum by enabling parent objections to materials and potential removal, limiting classroom content access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1327: Schools; prohibiting certain students from participating in school curriculum or activities; effective date.

HB 1327 prohibits students who identify as or act like imaginary animals (commonly called "furries") from participating in school curriculum or activities. The bill requires parents or guardians to pick up such students from school, or mandates animal control services to remove them. It applies directly to students engaging in this specific behavior at Oklahoma schools and takes effect November 1, 2025. The legislation does not address other student behaviors or provide exceptions for educational or therapeutic contexts. This bill is currently in committee review after its first reading in February 2025.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationProhibits specific students from school activities, restricting educational access for a group based on identity, directly limiting participation in curriculum/activities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 1410: Agriculture; requiring operation of an Ag in the Classroom Education Program; requiring development of curriculum for K-12 programs. Effective date.

SB 1410 requires Oklahoma's Department of Agriculture to operate an "Ag in the Classroom" program for K-12 students in both rural and urban schools, developing curriculum and providing teacher training. The bill mandates that the department may offer incentives like recognition, project funds, or certificates to teachers using the program. It increases funding by raising the fee from $24 to $27 per Agricultural Awareness license plate deposited into the program's revolving fund, with excess funds specifically allocated for expanding the program into urban schools. The program must be run directly by the Department of Agriculture, with cooperation from the State Department of Education and Oklahoma State University Extension. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases funding via $3 fee hike on Ag license plates to support Ag in Classroom program, directly advancing fiscal allocation for educational initiative.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates curriculum development, teacher training, and increased funding via license plate fee hike for K-12 Ag education program, directly advancing educational access and teacher support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Higher Education K-12 Education

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 7, 2025

SJR 19: Joint resolution; disapproving in whole certain subject matter standards.

This bill (SJR 19) is a legislative disapproval resolution targeting Oklahoma's social studies subject matter standards. It formally rejects all standards approved by the State Board of Education on February 27, 2025, as required by Oklahoma law (Title 70, Section 11-103.6a-1). The resolution directs the Secretary of State to distribute copies to the Governor, State Department of Education, and "The Oklahoma Register," ensuring the disapproval is officially recorded. This action directly affects the State Board of Education's approved curriculum standards for social studies in Oklahoma schools.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill disapproves Oklahoma's social studies standards, directly restricting curriculum standards per Title 70, Section 11-103.6a-1.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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