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OK SB1868
OK SB1868School curriculum; requiring teachers who present certain instruction on biological evolution to also present instruction on certain concepts. 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 school curriculum; requiring certain teachers who present instruction on biological evolution to also provide instruction on creationism or intelligent design; directing the State Board of Education, school district boards of education, charter school governing bodies, and certain administrators not to prohibit teachers from helping students to analyze certain scientific strengths and weaknesses; providing certain construction; providing for codification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that teachers in Oklahoma public schools and charter schools who teach about biological evolution must also teach about creationism and/or intelligent design, which are alternative explanations for the origin of life. It also explicitly states that educational authorities, including the State Board of Education and local school boards, cannot prevent teachers from helping students objectively analyze the scientific strengths and weaknesses of these different concepts. The bill clarifies that its intent is not to promote any religious or non-religious beliefs or to discriminate against any particular set of beliefs, and the State Board of Education is tasked with creating rules to implement these requirements, with the law set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and declared an emergency measure.
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=sb1868&Session=2600 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1868%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB1868%20INT.PDF |
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