HB2986

Schools; prohibiting the State Department of Education from using public resources to produce or share political propaganda; effective date.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma HB2986 prohibits the State Department of Education from using public resources for political propaganda.

Oklahoma HB2986 prohibits the State Department of Education from using public resources to produce or share political propaganda. The bill defines "propaganda" as any communication intended to influence public opinion, political beliefs, or civic behavior regarding a political party, candidate, ballot measure, public officeholder, or public policy. The prohibition includes using public funds for dissemination, development, organization, administration, promotion, or endorsement of such propaganda.

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Where it stands

Current
Common Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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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