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OK SB1481
OK SB1481Schools; requiring certain schools to provide students in certain grades with certain amount of recess per day. Effective date. Emergency.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
04/15/2026
04/15/2026
Crossed Over
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Passed
04/22/2026
04/22/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/22/2026
04/22/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO. 1481 By: Seifried of the Senate and Caldwell (Chad) and Wolfley of the House An Act relating to schools; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 11-103.9, which relates to physical education program requirements; requiring certain schools to provide students in certain grades certain amount of recess per day as a condition of accreditation; allowing recess to be divided into two periods; requiring recess to consist of certain play; prohibiting removal of recess as a form of discipline; removing language encouraging certain amount of recess in certain grades; updating statutory language; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Schools
AI Summary
This bill requires public elementary schools in Oklahoma to provide students in full-day kindergarten through fifth grade with at least 40 minutes of recess per school day, which can be split into two 20-minute periods, as a condition of their accreditation by the State Board of Education. This recess time must be supervised, unstructured play, and cannot be withheld from a student as a form of discipline. The bill also removes language that previously only encouraged a certain amount of recess and updates other statutory language related to physical education requirements, with an effective date of July 1, 2026, and an emergency clause for immediate implementation.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Approved by Governor 04/22/2026 (on 04/22/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1481&Session=2600 |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20ENR/SB/SB1481%20ENR.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20FLR/HFLR/SB1481%20HFLR.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Engrossed | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/SB1481%20ENGR%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20ENGR/SB/SB1481%20ENGR.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20FLR/SFLR/SB1481%20SFLR.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1481%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB1481%20INT.PDF |
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