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This bill requires Oklahoma school districts to implement comprehensive sex trafficking and exploitation prevention education for students in grades six through twelve, mandating that the State Department of Education develop age-appropriate curriculum addressing critical topics such as trafficking definitions, legal frameworks, victim profiling, online risks, and exploitation prevention. The bill specifies that districts must provide a structured instructional program, ranging from 90 to 135 minutes across multiple non-consecutive days, covering subjects like understanding trafficking dynamics, social media risks, identifying potential victims, and recognizing grooming techniques. Schools must notify parents in advance, offer an opt-out option, and make curriculum publicly available on their websites. The State Department of Education is directed to create an educational video, develop sample lesson plans, and collaborate with nonprofit organizations and law enforcement agencies to support curriculum development. The legislation aims to increase student awareness and provide tools to protect against sex trafficking and exploitation, with curriculum implementation set to begin on July 1, 2027. The comprehensive approach includes not only educational content for students but also resources for parents and educators to better understand and combat these complex issues.

Education

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1214&Session=2600