Bill > HB1672

This bill modifies Oklahoma school suspension policies for students who assault or attempt to cause physical injury to school employees, introducing specific disciplinary protocols for students in grades three through five. For elementary students (grades three through five) who commit such offenses, the bill establishes a graduated disciplinary response: the first offense results in a three-day in-school suspension, the second offense triggers a seven-day out-of-school suspension, and the third offense leads to expulsion from the school. In contrast, students in grades six through twelve who commit similar offenses will be suspended for the remainder of the current semester and the next consecutive semester. The bill updates references in existing statutes and provides mechanisms for school administrators to modify suspension terms on a case-by-case basis. The legislation aims to create a clear, structured approach to addressing student misconduct toward school employees while allowing some administrative discretion. The bill will become effective on July 1, 2025, and contains an emergency clause suggesting its immediate importance for public safety and educational environment management.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1672&Session=2600