STATE OF OKLAHOMA

1st Session of the 54th Legislature (2013)

HOUSE BILL 1380	By:	Virgin

AS INTRODUCED

An Act relating to schools; amending 70 O.S. 2011, Section 11-105.1, which relates to sex education; stating primary purpose of sex education curriculum; and providing an effective date.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1.     AMENDATORY     70 O.S. 2011, Section 11-105.1, is amended to read as follows:
Section 11-105.1  A.  All curriculum and materials including supplementary materials which will be used to teach or will be used for or in connection with a sex education class or program which is designed for the exclusive purpose of discussing sexual behavior or attitudes, or any test, survey or questionnaire whose primary purpose is to elicit responses on sexual behavior or attitudes shall be available through the superintendent or a designee of the school district for inspection by parents and guardians of the student who will be involved with the class, program or test, survey or questionnaire.  Such curriculum, materials, classes, programs, tests, surveys or questionnaires shall have as one of its their primary purposes purpose the providing of medically accurate, factual information that is age-appropriate and designed to reduce factors and behavior associated with unintended pregnancy, including but not limited to the teaching of or informing students about the practice of abstinence.  The superintendent or a designee of the school district shall provide prior written notification to the parents or guardians of the students involved of their right to inspect the curriculum and material and of their obligation to notify the school in writing if they do not want their child to participate in the class, program, test, survey or questionnaire.  Each local board of education shall determine the means of providing written notification to the parents and guardian which will ensure effective notice in an efficient and appropriate manner.  No student shall be required to participate in a sex education class or program which discusses sexual behavior or attitudes if a parent or guardian of the student objects in writing to such participation.  If the type of program referred to in this section is a part of or is taught during a credit course, a student may be required to enroll in the course but shall not be required to receive instruction in or participate in the program if a parent or guardian objects in writing.
B.  The superintendent or a designee of a school district in which sex education is taught or a program is offered which is designed for the exclusive purpose of discussing sexual behavior or attitudes shall approve all curriculum and materials which will be used for such education and any test, survey or questionnaire whose primary purpose is to elicit responses on sexual behavior or attitudes used in the school prior to their use in the classroom or school.  The teacher involved in the class, program, testing or survey shall submit the curriculum, materials, tests or surveys to the superintendent or a designee for approval prior to their use in the classroom or school.  This section shall not apply to those students enrolled in classes, programs, testings or surveys offered through an alternative education program.
SECTION 2.  This act shall become effective November 1, 2013.

54-1-5541	AM	01/07/13