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OK HB1425
OK HB1425Schools; directing school district boards of education to adopt a policy regarding student participation in released time courses.
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Introduced
02/06/2023
02/06/2023
In Committee
04/02/2024
04/02/2024
Crossed Over
03/07/2023
03/07/2023
Passed
05/29/2024
05/29/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/30/2024
05/30/2024
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to schools; defining term; directing each school district board of education to adopt certain policy excusing a student to attend certain course; providing requirements for student to attend certain course; providing certain immunity from liability; exempting instructors of certain course from licensure or certification; directing students to be considered in attendance with a school district while attending certain course; providing for the award of elective credit for completion of certain course; providing for evaluation of certain course; providing exemption for certain charter schools and virtual charter schools; and providing for codification. SUBJECT: Schools
AI Summary
This bill requires each school district board of education in Oklahoma to adopt a policy allowing students to be excused from school to attend "released time courses" - religious or moral instruction courses taught by independent entities off school property. The policy must include certain requirements, such as parental consent, no use of school district funds or resources, and students being responsible for any missed schoolwork. The bill also provides that school districts and the state are not liable for students during these released time courses, and that instructors for these courses do not need to be licensed or certified teachers. Additionally, the bill requires school districts to award elective credit for completed released time courses, after evaluating them using secular criteria.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (9)
Dave Rader (R)*,
Clay Staires (R)*,
David Bullard (R),
Sherrie Conley (R),
Warren Hamilton (R),
Brian Hill (R),
Brenda Stanley (R),
Kevin West (R),
Max Wolfley (R),
Last Action
Approved by Governor 06/05/2024 (on 05/30/2024)
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