Bill > HB1327

This bill proposes a new law in Oklahoma that prohibits students who identify as "furries" (a subculture where individuals roleplay or identify with anthropomorphic animal characters) from participating in school curriculum or activities. Specifically, if a student claims to be an "imaginary animal" or engages in what the bill describes as "anthropomorphic behavior," the school must require the student's parent or guardian to pick them up from school. If the parent or guardian cannot be reached or does not retrieve the student, the bill mandates that animal control services be contacted to remove the student. The law is set to take effect on November 1, 2025, and would be codified as Section 11-301 of Title 70 in the Oklahoma Statutes. The bill appears to target a specific type of student behavior, potentially addressing concerns about disruption in school settings, though the practical implementation and enforcement of such a law could be complex and potentially raise questions about student rights and interpretation of the language.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1327&Session=2600