HB2985

Schools; repealer; effective date; emergency.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma HB2985 repeals a prohibition on mandatory gender or sexual diversity training in schools.

Oklahoma HB2985 repeals 70 O.S. 2021, Section 24-157, which previously prohibited mandatory gender or sexual diversity training, counseling, or teaching in schools. The repeal will take effect on July 1, 2026. The bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

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Where it stands

Current
Common Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 3

House

Second Reading referred to Education Oversight

Feb 3

House

Referred to Common Education

Feb 2

House

First Reading