Bill > HB1361

This bill establishes new regulations for pronoun and name usage in Oklahoma public schools, defining key terms like "assigned sex at birth" as a person's chromosomal makeup at birth (as documented on their birth certificate) and "school personnel" as faculty, teachers, employees, contractors, volunteers, and nonprofit workers in public educational settings. The legislation prohibits school personnel from asking students about or using pronouns or names inconsistent with their assigned sex at birth without parental written permission, and similarly restricts students from requesting alternative pronouns or names for themselves or school personnel without parental consent. The bill requires school administrators to immediately notify parents within 24 hours if any violation occurs and allows for potential disciplinary actions against school personnel found in violation, including potential license suspension, contract cancellation, or employment termination. An exemption exists for individuals with genetically verifiable disorders of sex development. The bill is set to become effective on July 1, 2025, and contains an emergency clause suggesting immediate implementation is necessary for public safety, health, or peace.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1361&Session=2600