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OK HB2077

OK HB2077
Schools; directing the State Department of Education to establish an online transparency portal for review of certain school materials; 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

Potential new amendment
2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to schools; directing the State Department of Education to establish an online transparency portal; authorizing contracting with a private company to establish the portal; providing for purpose of portal; listing minimum requirements for the portal; requiring school district to participate in the portal; mandating materials be made available on the portal; authorizing rule promulgation; providing for codification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

AI Summary

This bill directs the State Department of Education to establish an online transparency portal that will allow parents to access, review, and comment on curriculum, instructional materials, textbooks, and library materials used in their child's school district. The portal must include various features, such as an easy-to-use website, administrative interfaces for school district employees, alignment of materials to academic standards, and public and private comment options. Starting in the 2024-2025 school year, school districts are required to participate in the portal and make all relevant materials available for parental review. The bill also provides for rule promulgation by the Department, an effective date of July 1, 2023, and declares an emergency.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

(on 01/01/1900)

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