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OK HB3913
OK HB3913Schools; directing the State Board of Education to establish certain grants to incentivize phone-free spaces; effective date; emergency.
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Introduced
02/05/2024
02/05/2024
In Committee
02/06/2024
02/06/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2024
05/31/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to schools; directing the State Board of Education to establish certain pilot program grants to incentivize phone-free spaces; providing application process; prescribing selection of grant recipients; providing for use of grant funds; authorizing certain negotiations and contract; mandating grant recipients adopt certain policy; requiring grant recipients to submit certain report; providing for contents of grantee report; directing Board to compile information and submit report to certain elected officials by specified deadline; providing for codification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Oklahoma State Board of Education to establish a one-year pilot program in the 2024-2025 school year to provide grants to public middle schools, junior high schools, and high schools to incentivize phone-free spaces for student learning. The bill outlines the application process, selection criteria, and use of grant funds, which include purchasing devices or equipment for students to store their cell phones during the school day. The bill also requires grant recipients to adopt a policy regarding emergency use of cell phones and submit a report evaluating the program's impact on student engagement and academic performance. Finally, the bill provides an effective date of July 1, 2024, and declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee (on 02/19/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3913&Session=2400 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Introduced | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HB3913%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20INT/hB/HB3913%20INT.PDF |
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