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OK SB1025

OK SB1025
School district boards of education; removing requirement for certain hours of instruction. Effective date. Emergency.


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Introduced
02/06/2023
In Committee
02/07/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to school district boards of education; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 5-110, which relates to instruction for board of education members; removing outdated language; removing language requiring certain member to agree in writing to education requirements; allowing rather than requiring certain instruction; changing time period in which member may complete certain training; reducing number of hours of instruction; removing requirement for training in certain topics; removing ability for certain type of organization to offer certain training; removing education requirements for certain incumbent board members; directing board members to represent certain interests; removing language regarding penalties for failing to complete certain instruction; allowing a board member’s district to be charged for certain attendance upon completion; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 5-110.2, which relates to attendance records of school board members; directing school districts to maintain records rather than the State Board of Education; requiring records to be posted on certain website; removing language regarding certain notification; repealing 70 O.S. 2021, Section 5-110.1, which relates to continuing education requirements for board members; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

AI Summary

This bill amends Oklahoma law to remove the requirement for school district board of education members to complete a certain number of hours of instruction on education issues within a specific timeframe after being elected or appointed. Instead, the bill makes such training optional and reduces the required number of training hours from 12 to 3, covering school finance, the Open Meeting Act, and school law and ethics. The bill also directs board members to represent the interests of their constituents, removes penalties for failing to complete training, and allows school districts to be charged for their members' training attendance. Additionally, the bill requires school districts, rather than the State Board of Education, to maintain and post records of board members' training completion on their website.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Education (on 02/07/2023)

Bill Topics

Education
  • ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Government Operations
  • ‐ Government Ethics and Conflicts of Interest
  • ‐ Government Transparency and Open Records

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