Bill > HB1603

This bill requires public schools in Oklahoma to teach a specific human growth and development curriculum that includes detailed information about human biology, pregnancy, and fetal development. The curriculum must cover human biology related to pregnancy, human development inside the womb, a high-definition ultrasound video showing fetal development (at least 3 minutes long), and a computer-generated rendering of fetal development highlighting significant cell and organ growth milestones. Parents or legal guardians must provide explicit opt-in permission for their child to receive this instruction, with schools required to provide an opt-in form two weeks before teaching the curriculum. For high school students in grades 9-12 to graduate with a standard diploma, they must receive this instruction, unless their parent does not provide permission or the student has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for a significant cognitive disability. The curriculum can be integrated into existing health or science courses and must align with state academic content standards. The bill is set to become effective on November 1, 2025, and will be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 11-203 of Title 70.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1603&Session=2600