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OK HB3958

Student communication; requiring certain communication with student to include student's parent or guardian; effective date; emergency.


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Introduced
02/05/2024
In Committee
04/09/2024
Crossed Over
03/07/2024
Passed
05/08/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/13/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to student communication; defining terms; requiring certain communication with student to include student's parent or guardian; providing an exception for emergencies; requiring reasonable efforts to use certain school-approved communications; mandating training for school personnel; directing State Department of Education to develop training; providing for investigation of reported violations; prescribing punishment if misconduct is found; providing for codification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Student communication

AI Summary

This bill requires certain communication between school personnel and individual students to include the student's parent or guardian, unless the communication is on a school-approved platform and related to school and academic matters. Exceptions can be made in emergencies, but the parent or guardian must be notified afterwards. The bill also requires schools to provide training for personnel on these communication requirements, and outlines a process for investigating and disciplining personnel who violate the requirements, including possible termination and reporting to law enforcement. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2024 and declares an emergency.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/13/2024 (on 05/13/2024)

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