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OK HB2259
OK HB2259Schools; transfers; military dependent transfers; requirements; continuous transfers; definitions; effective date; emergency.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
04/15/2025
04/15/2025
Crossed Over
03/12/2025
03/12/2025
Passed
05/29/2025
05/29/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/29/2025
05/29/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to schools; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Sections 8-101.2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 193, O.S.L. 2022, 8-103.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 73, O.S.L. 2021, and Section 1, Chapter 368, O.S.L. 2024 (70 O.S. Supp. 2024, Sections 8-101.2, 8- 103.1, and 8-114), which relate to school transfers; mandating that inter-district transfer students stay in the transferred district continuously; clarifying and limiting exceptions for continual inter-district transfers; removing reference to home of record for military dependent transfers; removing reference to requirement that parents provide certain evidence of active duty status for certain transfer approvals; prohibiting schools from precluding certain transfer students from enrollment prior to establishing residency; mandating that intra-district transfer students stay in the transferred district continuously; clarifying and limiting exceptions for continual intra-district transfers; providing capacity exception for certain military children's intra-district transfers; prescribing number of certain post-capacity transfers; defining terms; repealing 70 O.S. 2021, Section 8-103.1, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 6, O.S.L. 2021, which relates to the transfer of military dependent transfers; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Schools
AI Summary
This bill modifies Oklahoma's school transfer laws to clarify and standardize regulations for both inter-district and intra-district student transfers. The legislation mandates that students who transfer to a new school district or school site must continuously remain in that transferred location, with only limited exceptions. School districts must now establish and publicly post their transfer capacity for each grade level and school site quarterly, and can only deny continued transfers based on specific criteria such as disciplinary issues or excessive absences. For military dependent students, the bill removes previous requirements about home of record and provides new provisions ensuring easier transfer opportunities, including a specific quota of transfer slots for military children at different school levels. The bill also prohibits schools from preventing military-connected students from enrolling before establishing residency, particularly for students with individualized education plans or special service needs. Additionally, the legislation streamlines the transfer appeal process, allowing parents to challenge transfer denials through both school district and state-level boards. The changes aim to provide more consistent and transparent transfer policies while offering additional flexibility for military families.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/29/2025 (on 05/29/2025)
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