Bill > SB757

This bill amends Oklahoma's school discipline laws to add "demonstration of threatening behavior" as a new reason for out-of-school suspension. The bill expands existing provisions by allowing schools to suspend students who exhibit threatening behavior, defined under a separate section of Oklahoma law. The amendment requires school districts to update their suspension policies to include this new grounds for suspension and provides specific procedural guidelines. Key changes include allowing schools to suspend students for threatening behavior, mandating that students suspended for such acts cannot return to a classroom without the teacher's approval, and requiring schools to provide an education plan for students suspended for more than five days. The bill also clarifies that schools are not required to provide regular educational services to students who pose a potential threat to other students, faculty, or employees, and may instead offer alternative educational settings. The bill will become effective on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause suggesting its immediate importance for public safety. The legislation aims to enhance school safety by giving administrators more tools to address potentially dangerous student behaviors.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb757&Session=2600