HB1983

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

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma HB1983 mandates media literacy and cybersecurity education in sixth, seventh, or eighth grades.

Oklahoma HB1983 requires media literacy and cybersecurity education in public schools, starting with students entering sixth grade in 2027-2028. The State Department of Education must adopt curriculum standards and develop guidelines, materials, and resources for these courses. The curriculum includes identifying online scams, deepfakes, and artificial intelligence. The course is a half-unit long, with exceptions for transfer students after eighth grade. The Department must also report the adopted standards to the state legislature.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

13 Yea

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14 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 3

4:30 PM

House Appropriations and Budget Hearing

History

Feb 10, 2025

House

Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee

Feb 4, 2025

House

Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget

Feb 4, 2025

House

Referred to Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee