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OK HB2153
OK HB2153Schools; school athletic association requirements; requirement that certain hearings be subject to certain act; effective date; emergency.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
04/21/2026
04/21/2026
Crossed Over
03/12/2025
03/12/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to schools; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 27-103, which relates to requirements for school athletic association written policies; adding requirement that certain hearings be subject to certain act; repealing 70 O.S. 2021, Section 8-103.2, which relates to participation in certain competitions after certain transfer; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill requires that any school athletic association that public schools or school districts join must adopt a written policy ensuring that all association records are accessible under the Oklahoma Open Records Act, and that all association meetings and hearings, including those for rule violations, eligibility, and hardship waivers, must comply with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, which governs public access to meetings, notice, agendas, voting, and executive sessions. Additionally, the association must undergo annual financial and compliance audits, as well as performance audits every five years. The bill also repeals a previous law concerning participation in competitions after a transfer and declares an emergency to allow the act to take effect immediately upon passage and approval, with a general effective date of July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Placed on General Order (on 04/23/2026)
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