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OK SB1986
OK SB1986School district boards of education; removing requirement to complete certain hours of instruction. 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 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education; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 5-110, which relates to instruction for board of education members; removing outdated language; removing language requiring certain member to agree in writing to education requirements; allowing rather than requiring certain instruction;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 laws related to the education requirements for school district board of education members. It removes the requirement for new members to complete 12 hours of instruction within 15 months of being elected or appointed, and instead allows them to complete 3 hours of instruction within 6 months, covering topics like school finance, open meeting laws, and ethics. The bill also removes the ability for certain organizations to provide the training, and directs school districts to maintain records of board members' training completion rather than the State Board of Education. Additionally, the bill repeals a section related to continuing education requirements for board members and sets an effective date of July 1, 2024, while also declaring an emergency to allow the bill to take effect immediately.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Education (on 02/06/2024)
Bill Topics
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1986&Session=2400 | 01/18/2024 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1986%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF | 02/05/2024 |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20INT/SB/SB1986%20INT.PDF | 01/18/2024 |
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