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OK SB36
OK SB36Education; permitting school districts to employ or accept volunteer chaplains; certification requirements. Effective date.
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Introduced
02/06/2023
02/06/2023
In Committee
04/09/2024
04/09/2024
Crossed Over
03/27/2023
03/27/2023
Passed
Dead
05/31/2024
05/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to the Oklahoma Open Records Act; amending 51 O.S. 2021, Section 24A.8, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 12, O.S.L. 2022 (51 O.S. Supp. 2022, Section 24A.8), which relates to disclosure of law enforcement records; requiring disclosure of recordings from certain equipment; and declaring an emergency. AUTHOR: Remove Representative Echols as principal House author and substitute with Representative West (Kevin) Add the following House coauthor: Randleman AMENDMENT NO. 1. Strike the title, enacting clause, and entire bill and insert: "An Act relating to education; permitting school districts to employ or accept volunteer chaplains; clarifying certification requirements; directing for background check; prohibiting certain individuals from employment or volunteering; providing reasons for dismissal; clarifying that students and their parents may or may not decide to use chaplain services; prohibiting proselytizing; defining term; requiring chaplains to complete or possess certain degrees; authorizing chaplains to obtain ecclesiastical endorsements; providing specific requirements for attestation; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill permits school districts to employ or accept volunteer chaplains to provide support, services, and programs for students. The chaplains must have a background check, certain educational qualifications, and an ecclesiastical endorsement from their faith group. The bill prohibits districts from employing or accepting as volunteers certain individuals, such as those convicted of sex offenses or other felonies. It also prohibits chaplains from proselytizing and allows students and parents to opt-out of chaplain services. The bill becomes effective on November 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
HAs read (on 04/25/2024)
Bill Topics
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Government Operations
- ‐ Government Transparency and Open Records
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