This bill aims to enhance firearm safety education in Oklahoma schools by mandating age-appropriate instruction for students. The State Department of Education, in collaboration with the Department of Wildlife Conservation, is tasked with determining the earliest grade for such instruction based on relevant data and risk factors related to firearm incidents. Starting in the 2026-2027 school year, public school districts and charter schools will be required to provide annual firearm safety education that includes guidelines on handling unsecured firearms, school safety, and proper storage practices. The curriculum must be approved by the State Department of Education and should present neutral viewpoints on firearm safety.

Additionally, the bill outlines preferred methods of instruction, such as viewing educational videos, reviewing online resources, and participating in alternative curricula that may include live-fire exercises, contingent upon parental consent. The legislation emphasizes the importance of protecting children from accidental firearm injuries through education and aims to empower the Department of Wildlife Conservation to assist in developing these safety courses. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and includes a declaration of emergency for its immediate implementation.