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OK SB1027

OK SB1027
Schools; prohibiting public schools from using certain funds to promote concepts of social emotional learning. Effective date. Emergency.


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Introduced
02/06/2023
In Committee
02/07/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to schools; defining term; prohibiting certain schools from using certain funding to promote, purchase, or utilize certain concepts; prohibiting teachers and certain other school employees from using certain curricula; providing for reporting of violation to certain district attorney; providing for certain notification of certain committee chairs; providing for notification of the State Department of Education; providing for certain financial penalty; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 11-103.2a, which relates to the Oklahoma Play to Learn Act; removing reference to certain types of instruction; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 1722, which relates to the purpose for the Oklahoma School for the Blind; removing reference to certain type of instruction; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 1734, which relates to the purpose for the Oklahoma School for the Deaf; removing reference to certain type of instruction; updating statutory language; providing for codification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits public schools in Oklahoma from using federal, state, or private funds to promote, purchase, or utilize the concepts of "social emotional learning" (SEL) for student training, instruction, or education. It defines SEL as any evidence-based or non-evidence-based programming that addresses non-cognitive social factors like self-awareness, social skills, and emotional regulation. The bill also prohibits teachers and other school employees from using any curricula related to SEL. It provides a process for parents to report suspected violations to the district attorney, who can then notify state education committees and the State Department of Education, which can impose financial penalties on the school district. The bill also makes related amendments to existing laws regarding the Oklahoma School for the Blind and the Oklahoma School for the Deaf.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Education (on 02/07/2023)

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