Bill No. 1388, known as the "Protecting Oklahoma's Children on Social Media Act of 2025," aims to enhance the safety and well-being of children using social media by mandating the State Department of Education to develop a character education program for K-12 students. This program will focus on essential traits such as respect, kindness, and self-control, while also addressing bullying and responsible digital citizenship. School districts are required to implement acceptable use policies for internet usage, conduct employee workshops on online safety, and create social media policies that include specific content requirements. The bill also places responsibilities on social media account service providers, including age verification processes and prohibiting harmful actions towards minors.

Additionally, the legislation outlines definitions related to acceptable use policies, bullying, and harmful materials, while establishing compliance and enforcement procedures. The Attorney General is authorized to enforce the provisions, and the bill eliminates the private right of action for individuals. Local governing bodies must adopt an acceptable-use policy by October 1, 2025, and a social media policy by April 1, 2026, which includes measures to prevent access to harmful materials and establish procedures for addressing violations. The bill emphasizes parental involvement in policy development and mandates that local boards of education adopt a bullying policy by July 1, 2026. Overall, the legislation seeks to create a safer online environment for minors and promote responsible internet usage in schools.