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Oklahoma House Bill HB1780
Oklahoma 2023 Regular Session
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Oklahoma 2023 Regular Session

Oklahoma House Bill HB1780

Introduced
2/6/23  
Refer
2/7/23  

Caption

School curriculum; prohibiting sex education classes, programs, tests, surveys, or questionnaires; effective date.

Impact

If enacted, HB1780 would significantly alter the current framework by limiting the scope of sex education in public schools across Oklahoma. The change would mean that sex education classes would have to focus not on comprehensive sexual education but on abstinence and consent alone, potentially impacting students' understanding of broader sexual health topics. This could have broader implications for student health and awareness as they progress through their education and enter adulthood.

Summary

House Bill 1780 aims to amend the existing sex education curriculum and materials guidelines in Oklahoma public schools. The bill explicitly prohibits the inclusion of any discussions, classes, programs, tests, or questionnaires focused on sexual behavior or attitudes. Instead, it emphasizes content that informs students primarily about consent and the practice of abstinence. Schools are mandated to ensure that materials related to these topics are available for parental inspection and that parents receive written notification regarding their children's participation in such programs.

Contention

The bill has generated notable discussion regarding the balance between educational content and parental rights. Proponents argue that it provides necessary parental control over children's education regarding sensitive topics like sex education. In contrast, opponents may see this as a restriction on essential health information that could detrimentally impact student awareness and safety. These opposing views highlight the complexities surrounding educational standards and parental involvement in school curricula.

Latest OK HB1780 Activity

View All Events: OK 2023 Regular Session HB1780

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

OK SB1737

Schools; prohibiting public school districts from offering a sex education class or program. Effective date. Emergency.

OK HB1998

Schools; requiring parent permission to administer certain curriculum and surveys to students; effective date; emergency.

OK HB1998

Schools; requiring parent permission to administer certain curriculum and surveys to students; effective date; emergency.

OK HF2121

A bill for an act prohibiting school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools from providing any program, curriculum, test, survey, questionnaire, promotion, or instruction relating to gender theory or sexual orientation instruction in grades seven through twelve.(See HF 2338.)

OK HSB84

A bill for an act prohibiting school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools from providing any program, curriculum, test, survey, questionnaire, promotion, or instruction relating to gender identity or sexual orientation to students in grades seven through twelve.

OK HF2338

A bill for an act prohibiting school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools from providing any program, curriculum, test, survey, questionnaire, promotion, or instruction relating to gender theory or sexual orientation instruction in grades seven through twelve.(Formerly HF 2121.)

OK SF2003

A bill for an act prohibiting school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools from providing any program, curriculum, test, survey, questionnaire, promotion, or instruction relating to gender theory or sexual orientation instruction in grades seven through twelve.

OK SB1736

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.

OK SB413

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.

OK SB413

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.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.