SB1865

Schools; requiring students to complete certain growth and development instruction in order to graduate. Effective date. Emergency.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma SB1865 mandates students to view an ultrasound video or instructional video on fetal development to graduate from public high schools.

Oklahoma SB1865 requires students to complete instruction on the growth and development of an unborn person by watching an ultrasound video, a computer-generated ultrasound, or an instructional video showing the stages of fetal development. This requirement applies to students in public high schools accredited by the State Board of Education starting with the 2027-2028 school year. Schools must provide prior written notification to the parents or legal guardians of students one week before administering the instruction, including information on how to opt out.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 3

Senate

Second Reading referred to Education

Feb 2

Senate

First Reading

Feb 2

Senate

Authored by Senator Bullard