Education (Curriculum)

died · Oklahoma · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 3241: Schools; program of character education; Teaching Honesty, Respect, Integrity, Virtue, and Excellence (THRIVE) Act; requiring the State Department of Education to develop a character traits and personal skills education curriculum; effective date; emergency.

HB 3241, the THRIVE Act, requires Oklahoma's State Department of Education to develop a mandatory character education curriculum for all public schools and charter schools (pre-K through 12th grade) by the 2026-2027 school year. The curriculum must teach 15 specific character traits and values, including honesty, respect for family, religious faith, lifelong marriage, sexual abstinence outside marriage, and patriotism, as defined in the bill. Schools must provide parents an opt-out option for their children and use only materials approved by the Department, with districts reporting compliance to the State Board of Education annually. The bill also mandates an "honor roll" for schools successfully implementing the program and requires the Department to publish approved resources and program impacts online.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationMandates specific character curriculum including abstinence, restricting school autonomy over content and academic freedom per bill's requirements.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Early Childhood

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1736: 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 1736, the Oklahoma Sexual Education Reform and Parental Rights Protection Act, requires written parental consent for students to participate in certain sexual education classes. It defines "comprehensive sexual education" (which the bill restricts) as programs promoting sexual activity outside marriage, non-heterosexual orientations, or contraceptive methods without emphasizing risks, and mandates "optimal sexual health education" (which the bill promotes) focusing on abstinence, traditional marriage, and health risks of premarital sex. School districts must adopt procedures to notify parents and obtain written consent before offering these classes, update website information about curriculum, and prohibit certain materials or organizations from leading such programs. The bill directly affects Oklahoma K-12 students, parents/guardians (who must consent), and school districts (which must implement new procedures).

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts comprehensive sexual education curriculum by requiring parental consent and mandating abstinence-focused content instead of inclusive or risk-emphasizing programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1868: School curriculum; requiring teachers who present certain instruction on biological evolution to also present instruction on certain concepts. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1868 requires Oklahoma public school teachers presenting biological evolution to also teach creationism or intelligent design. It prohibits school boards and administrators from stopping teachers from objectively analyzing the scientific strengths and weaknesses of evolution, creationism, or intelligent design. The bill explicitly states its provisions must not promote any religious or non-religious doctrine. This law applies to all public school teachers and students in Oklahoma, effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationMandates teaching creationism/intelligent design in science classes, restricting standard evolution curriculum and undermining science education standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1416: Schools; creating the Teaching Honesty, Respect, Integrity, Virtue, and Excellence (THRIVE) Act; requiring development of certain education program. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1416, the THRIVE Act, requires all Oklahoma public school districts and charter schools to implement a mandatory character education program focused on 15 specific traits like honesty, respect, responsibility, and "sexual abstinence outside of marriage" as part of their curriculum. The State Department of Education must develop an approved list of research-based materials and resources by the 2026-2027 school year, excluding any content contradicting these traits. Parents may opt their children out of the program via written notice, and schools must publicly share implementation details and opt-out procedures. The bill directly affects every K-12 student and school in Oklahoma, mandating a standardized character education framework aligned with state curriculum standards.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationMandates specific moral curriculum requiring 'sexual abstinence outside marriage' and excludes content contradicting it, restricting educational content and academic freedom.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education

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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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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 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 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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