The Oklahoma Sexual Education Reform and Parental Rights Protection Act establishes new guidelines for sexual education in schools, emphasizing parental involvement and consent. The bill mandates that school districts require written consent from parents or legal guardians before students can participate in comprehensive sexual education or sexual risk reduction instruction. It also stipulates that parents must be notified in advance about any instruction regarding sexuality and provides them with the right to review educational materials. Additionally, the act defines comprehensive sexual education and optimal sexual health education, outlining the content that can be included in these programs.

The bill amends existing laws to ensure that only certified teachers can lead sexual education classes and prohibits outside organizations from conducting such programs. It also restricts the use of instructional materials to those approved by the State Textbook Committee and prohibits the use of state funds for purchasing unapproved materials. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes provisions for an emergency declaration to expedite its implementation.