Bill > HB1165

This bill requires publicly funded school districts in Oklahoma to obtain and record proof of United States citizenship or legal immigration status from parents or legal guardians when students enroll. Acceptable documentation includes items like birth certificates, passports, driver's licenses, naturalization certificates, permanent resident cards, and other specified documents. Each school district must annually report to the State Department of Education the number of students who provided citizenship proof, those with legal immigration status, and those who could not provide such documentation. Importantly, the bill explicitly states that no child shall be prevented from receiving education based on these documentation requirements. The reporting must exclude any personally identifiable information to protect student privacy. The bill is set to become effective on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause suggesting immediate implementation is considered critical for public safety or well-being. The primary goal appears to be tracking the citizenship status of students while ensuring educational access remains unimpeded.

Education

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1165&Session=2600