Bill
Bill > SB1306
OK SB1306
OK SB1306Higher education; prohibiting an institution of higher education from requiring enrollment in certain courses; providing requirements for certain voluntary courses. Effective date. Emergency.
summary
Introduced
02/05/2024
02/05/2024
In Committee
02/06/2024
02/06/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2024
05/31/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to higher education; prohibiting an institution of higher education within certain system from requiring students to enroll in certain courses; prohibiting certain students from being penalized for not enrolling in certain courses; requiring certain voluntary course to meet certain criteria; requiring an institution that offers certain voluntary course to make certain materials or presentations available on its website; providing for codification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits institutions within the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education from requiring students to enroll in certain courses, such as those that are not part of their core curriculum or have no tuition/fee, or that students object to for philosophical or religious reasons. It also requires any voluntary courses meeting these criteria to include information on free speech and religious student associations, as well as materials related to the First Amendment and the importance of protecting unpopular speech. The bill is effective starting in the 2024-2025 academic year and includes an emergency clause to take effect immediately upon passage.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Education (on 02/06/2024)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1306&Session=2400 |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20INT/SB/SB1306%20INT.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1306%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
Loading...