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OK SB1282
OK SB1282Schools; modifying the Parents' Bill of Rights; requiring written consent for certain instruction. Effective date. Emergency.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to schools; amending 25 O.S. 2021, Sections 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005, which relate to the Parents’ Bill of Rights; modifying definition; modifying right to access and review certain medical records; expanding right to consent to include making of certain photograph; modifying certain exception regarding withholding of information from a child’s parent; requiring written consent to provide sex education instruction to a child; requiring written consent to provide instruction or presentations regarding sexuality; providing for right to review certain books and materials; requiring boards of education to make available for public inspection certain information; reducing time period allowed for delivery of requested information or a written explanation for denial; requiring boards of education to adopt procedures for notification of parental concerns; providing for contents of procedures; providing process to request parental concern hearing; providing for promulgation of rules; providing for minimum contents of rules; providing for cause of action; requiring boards of education to adopt procedures to provide notification of certain remedies; prohibiting certain employee from performing certain assessments without certain written consent; defining term; requiring boards of education to adopt procedures to provide notification of certain changes in services and changes in certain names or pronouns; updating statutory language; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 11-105.1, which relates to sex education curriculum and materials; requiring written consent from a parent or guardian for a child to participate in certain instruction or activities; updating statutory language; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Parents' Bill of Rights in Oklahoma, expanding parental rights and consent requirements in educational settings. The bill requires written parental consent for several school-related activities, including sex education instruction, presentations about sexuality, mental health assessments, and certain medical procedures or examinations involving minors. School districts must now provide more transparent procedures for parents to review curriculum materials, library books, and instructional resources, and must notify parents about changes in school services or student-related information. The bill reduces the timeframe for schools to respond to parental information requests from 10 to 7 days and establishes a formal process for parents to raise concerns about school district practices, including the option to request a hearing with the State Board of Education or pursue legal action if concerns are not resolved. Additionally, the bill clarifies that parents whose parental rights have been terminated are not considered parents for the purposes of these rights, and it prohibits school employees from encouraging students to withhold information from their parents. The provisions aim to give parents more control and visibility into their children's educational and health-related experiences in school settings.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Education (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1282&Session=2600 |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB1282%20INT.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1282%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
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