Oklahoma HB1998 requires parent permission for sex education and certain surveys in schools.
Oklahoma HB1998 mandates that parents must provide written consent before their children participate in sex education classes, programs, tests, surveys, or questionnaires in schools. It also requires parental permission for administering the Oklahoma Prevention Needs Assessment Survey, a biennial mental health survey focusing on alcohol, tobacco, drug use, mental health, academic failure, and violence. The bill includes provisions for schools to apply for waivers if they choose to administer alternative surveys. The act declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
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