The bill amends 70 O.S. 2021, Section 1210.229-6, establishing the Teaching Honesty, Respect, Integrity, Virtue, and Excellence (THRIVE) Act, which mandates the State Department of Education to create a character traits and personal skills education curriculum for public and charter schools. The curriculum will focus exclusively on specific character traits and values, including trustworthiness, responsibility, kindness, respect for authority, and gratitude, among others. The program is designed to be implemented by the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year, and schools will be required to develop a process for student participation and opting out.

Additionally, the bill outlines that the State Department of Education will provide resources, including a list of approved curricula and materials, and will report on school district compliance. It also allows for the acceptance of federal or private funds to assist with the program's implementation. The legislation emphasizes that no additional traits or values outside of those specified can be included in the curriculum, and it establishes a framework for after-school programs that align with the character education goals. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage.