HB1603

Schools; requiring age-appropriate human growth and development curriculum to be taught in public schools; guidelines and resources; effective date.

Chamber Passed·3/25/25

Oklahoma HB1603 mandates age-appropriate human growth and development curriculum in public schools.

Oklahoma HB1603 requires public schools to teach age-appropriate human growth and development curriculum. This curriculum must be provided to students in grades one through six in an age-appropriate manner, and to students in grades seven and eight in a developmentally appropriate manner. For high school students in grades nine through twelve, this curriculum must be integrated into health or science education and is required for graduation. Schools may choose to incorporate this curriculum into existing courses or develop a separate course.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 75–18 · Mar 25, 2025
Current
Education Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

75 Yea

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18 Nay

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6 Absent

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History

Apr 1, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Education

Mar 25, 2025

House

Engrossed, signed, to Senate

Mar 25, 2025

Senate

First Reading