SB587

Schools; requiring school districts to provide instruction in human growth and development to students in certain grades. Effective date. Emergency.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma SB587 mandates school districts to provide human growth and development instruction to students in grades nine through twelve starting in.

Oklahoma SB587 requires school districts to offer age-appropriate and research-based instruction in human growth and development to students in grades nine through twelve beginning with the 2025-2026 school year. The instruction must cover human biology related to pregnancy and human development inside the womb from conception until birth. This instruction can be integrated into one or more existing courses. The act declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

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History

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Education

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Coauthored by Representative Gise (principal House author)

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

First Reading