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OK SB1305
OK SB1305Higher education; prohibiting an institution of higher education from requiring, soliciting, or incentivizing participation in certain practices or content. Effective date. Emergency.
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Introduced
02/05/2024
02/05/2024
In Committee
02/06/2024
02/06/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2024
05/31/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to higher education; defining terms; requiring institution of higher education governing boards to establish certain curricula and designate courses in certain manner; prohibiting an institution and certain individuals from requiring, soliciting, or incentivizing participation in certain practices or content; providing certain exemption; providing certain construction; providing for codification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill defines key terms related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and critical race theory (DEI-CRT) and prohibits institutions of higher education in Oklahoma from requiring, soliciting, or incentivizing students to participate in DEI-CRT-related content or practices as part of their academic degree programs, except for programs specifically focused on racial, ethnic, or gender studies. The bill also requires the governing boards of these institutions to establish curricula and designate courses in a way that does not constrain students to enroll in DEI-CRT-related education. The bill includes an effective date of July 1, 2024, and declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Education (on 02/06/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1305&Session=2400 |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20INT/SB/SB1305%20INT.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1305%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
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