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OK SB1721
OK SB1721Schools; extending the sunset date for the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education; requiring certain members to meet certain requirements. Effective date. Emergency.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
04/08/2026
04/08/2026
Crossed Over
03/10/2026
03/10/2026
Passed
04/29/2026
04/29/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO. 1721 By: Seifried of the Senate and Lowe of the House An Act relating to schools; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3-173, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 306, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3-173), which relates to the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education; extending sunset date; requiring certain appointed members to be duly authorized representatives of certain tribe, department, or entity; providing method of authorization; requiring certain member’s service to cease if he or she does not have certain authorization; requiring notification; providing for filling of vacancy; providing certain construction; requiring electronic submission of certain report; updating statutory language; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education
AI Summary
This bill extends the sunset date for the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education, which advises the State Board of Education and the Superintendent of Public Instruction on educational matters affecting Native American students, from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2029. It also requires that members appointed to represent an Indian tribe, tribal education department, or other tribal entity must be duly authorized representatives of that tribe or entity, with their authorization granted by the elected executive leaders or governing body, and their service will automatically cease if they are no longer authorized, with the appointing authority being notified and the vacancy filled accordingly. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Council's annual report on the effectiveness of the public education system in meeting the needs of Native American students must be submitted electronically.
Committee Categories
Education, Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Sent to Governor (on 04/29/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1721&Session=2600 |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20ENR/SB/SB1721%20ENR.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20FLR/HFLR/SB1721%20HFLR.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Engrossed | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/SB1721%20ENGR%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20ENGR/SB/SB1721%20ENGR.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20FLR/SFLR/SB1721%20SFLR.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1721%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB1721%20INT.PDF |
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