SB348

Schools; directing responsibility for content of all instructional materials; requiring adoption of policy for objections to use of specific materials. Effective date. Emergency.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma SB348 updates school district responsibilities for instructional materials and textbook adoption.

Oklahoma SB348 amends the powers and duties of school district boards of education, emphasizing their responsibility for the content of all instructional materials and website content. It requires school districts to adopt policies for handling objections to specific instructional materials, allowing parents or legal guardians to contest the use of materials they find inappropriate. The bill also updates the process for textbook adoption, including the role of the State Textbook Committee and review teams in evaluating textbooks. The act becomes effective July 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Education

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

First Reading

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

Authored by Senator Bergstrom