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OK SB1470

OK SB1470
Public schools; creating the Students' Religious Belief Protection Act; authorizing parent to bring certain action. Emergency.


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Introduced
02/07/2022
In Committee
02/08/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/27/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to public schools; creating the Studentsâ?? Religious Belief Protection Act; providing short title; prohibiting public school from employing or contracting with certain persons; authorizing parent to bring certain action; providing sequence of remedies for certain action; providing exception to application of The Governmental Tort Claims Act; providing for noncodification; providing for codification; and declaring an emergency.

AI Summary

This bill creates the Students' Religious Belief Protection Act, which prohibits public schools in Oklahoma from employing or contracting with individuals who promote positions in opposition to students' closely held religious beliefs. The bill authorizes parents to bring legal action against public schools for such occurrences, with a sequence of remedies available, including injunctive relief, monetary damages, and termination of the offending individuals. The bill also states that public schools and their employees are not subject to the limitations of liability or immunity provided by the Governmental Tort Claims Act. The bill is declared an emergency measure, meaning it would take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Education (on 02/08/2022)

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