This bill mandates that each school district board of education in Oklahoma adopt a policy focused on sex trafficking and exploitation prevention and education programs for students. It requires the boards to provide schoolwide education programs addressing these issues for students in grades six through twelve. The State Department of Education is tasked with developing a curriculum that includes a stand-alone unit on human trafficking, emphasizing sex trafficking, and a separate curriculum on social media safety. The curriculum for grades nine through twelve will cover various topics, including definitions of sex trafficking, current laws, victim profiling, and the role of online activity in exploitation. Additionally, the curriculum must be made publicly available on school district websites.
The bill also stipulates that parents and legal guardians receive written notification about the curriculum, including details about the presenters and the option to opt-out their children. School districts are encouraged to partner with nonprofit organizations and law enforcement agencies to enhance the educational experience. Furthermore, the State Department of Education will create a public education video addressing sex trafficking and exploitation, along with resources for teachers. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2027.