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This bill requires the Oklahoma State Department of Education to develop curriculum resources and mandate instruction about the atrocities of communism for students in grades six through twelve, beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. The bill directs that this instruction should be integrated into existing courses and designed to foster understanding of communist regimes' historical context, human rights violations, and societal impacts. The curriculum must explore the systematic oppression, imprisonment, and slaughter committed by communist governments, while also promoting dialogue about the advantages of the United States' constitutional republic and individual freedoms. The State Department of Education must consult with experts in political history and education to develop these resources and provide professional learning opportunities for educators. The bill specifically defines communism as a political and economic ideology advocating for a state-controlled, classless society, which historically has led to authoritarian governance and widespread oppression, citing examples such as the Soviet Union, China, Cuba, and Cambodia. The new educational requirements will become effective on July 1, 2026, ensuring schools have time to prepare appropriate instructional materials and train teachers.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1094&Session=2600