The proposed legislation, known as the Age-Appropriate Materials Act, aims to establish strict guidelines for public school districts and charter schools regarding the materials they provide to students. It prohibits these institutions from purchasing, housing, distributing, or making available any materials that contain or depict obscene content, sexual conduct, sexually explicit content, nudity, or anything deemed harmful to minors. Schools are required to adopt policies ensuring compliance with these provisions, including the identification and removal of such materials by March 1, 2027, and conducting annual audits of their resources. Additionally, the State Board of Education, in collaboration with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries, will develop standards governing library media programs, which must include a review process for new materials and a public online catalog.

The legislation also establishes a formal process for parents, guardians, and residents to challenge materials they believe violate the new standards. Upon receiving a challenge, school principals must remove the contested material and notify the superintendent, who will then decide whether to permanently remove it or deny the challenge. If the challenge is denied, a public meeting must be held to discuss the decision, allowing for public comment. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2026.