Bill > HB1396

This bill aims to prevent private schools that are accredited by the State Board of Education or another accrediting association from mandating that parents or guardians participate in the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Program as a condition of their child's acceptance, enrollment, or application. The Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Program is likely a state initiative that provides tax credits to parents who choose to send their children to private schools, potentially as a way to support educational choice. By prohibiting schools from requiring participation in this program, the bill ensures that families have the flexibility to choose whether or not to take advantage of the tax credit without facing potential discrimination in the school admissions process. The bill will be codified as Section 28-104 of Title 70 in the Oklahoma Statutes, adding a new legal provision to protect parents' educational choices.