Bill > HB1285

This bill requires the Oklahoma State Department of Education to establish an online transparency portal that allows parents to review and comment on school instructional materials. The portal must be a user-friendly website where parents can search and review various educational materials, including textbooks, library books, co-curricular content, and third-party learning applications used in their child's school district. The portal will include features such as content searchable by scope and sequence, ISBN integration for library materials, alignment with academic standards, and reading level information. Starting in the 2026-2027 school year, all school districts must participate by uploading their materials to the portal. Users will be required to authenticate themselves and can provide public and private comments, which will be moderated by the Department of Education. The portal aims to support parental rights by providing greater visibility into educational content and allowing parents to review materials their children might be exposed to in school. The bill will become effective on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause to emphasize its immediate importance for public peace and safety.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1285&Session=2600