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OK SB1303
OK SB1303Higher education; directing institution of higher education governing boards to ensure certain actions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion do not occur. Effective date. Emergency.
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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; defining terms; directing institution of higher education governing boards to ensure certain actions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion do not occur; providing discipline procedures for certain violations; providing certain construction; prohibiting an institution of higher education from spending certain funds until submission of certain report; requiring institution of higher education governing boards to testify before certain committees regarding certain compliance; directing the State Auditor and Inspector to conduct certain audits; requiring adoption of certain audit schedule; providing for violations; providing cause of action for certain violation; requiring the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education in certain coordination to conduct certain biennial study; requiring submission of report; allowing letters of recommendation for certain employees; providing for codification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill directs the governing boards of institutions of higher education in Oklahoma to ensure that their respective institutions do not establish or maintain diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices, hire employees to perform DEI-related duties, require DEI statements or training, or give preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. The bill provides disciplinary procedures for violations, prohibits institutions from receiving funding increases until they submit a compliance report, requires periodic audits by the State Auditor and Inspector, and allows students or employees to seek injunctive or declaratory relief if they are required to participate in prohibited DEI training. The bill also requires the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to conduct a biennial study on the impact of the bill's implementation on student outcomes.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Education Committee then to Appropriations Committee (on 02/06/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1303&Session=2400 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: SB1303 INT FI | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/impact%20statements/fiscal/Senate/SB1303%20INT%20FI.PDF |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20INT/SB/SB1303%20INT.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1303%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
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