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This bill requires that any school athletic association that a public school or school district in Oklahoma joins must adhere to specific transparency requirements, building upon existing laws. Specifically, it mandates that these associations must make their records accessible according to the Oklahoma Open Records Act, and their meetings must be conducted openly and follow the procedures outlined in the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, which governs public access to government proceedings, including notice, agendas, voting, and executive sessions. Crucially, this bill adds a new requirement that all hearings conducted by these athletic associations, such as those for rule violations, eligibility decisions, or hardship waiver requests, must also be subject to the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, ensuring these important proceedings are open to the public. The bill also requires annual financial and compliance audits, as well as periodic performance audits, and will take effect on July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause allowing it to be enacted immediately upon passage and approval.

Education

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1616&Session=2600