HB3241

Schools; program of character education; Teaching Honesty, Respect, Integrity, Virtue, and Excellence (THRIVE) Act; requiring the State Department of Education to develop a character traits and personal skills education curriculum; effective date; emergency.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma HB3241 mandates a character education program in schools focusing on specific traits and values.

Oklahoma HB3241, known as the Teaching Honesty, Respect, Integrity, Virtue, and Excellence (THRIVE) Act, requires the State Department of Education to develop a curriculum emphasizing specific character traits and personal skills. The program includes traits such as trustworthiness, responsibility, and respect for religious faith. The curriculum must be adopted by school districts by the 2026-2027 school year. The act also mandates the creation of a list of approved programs and materials, and allows for pilot projects in ten school districts.

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History

Feb 12

House

Withdrawn from Common Education Committee

Feb 12

House

Withdrawn from Education Oversight Committee

Feb 12

House

Referred to Rules