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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
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
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.
AI Summary
This bill extends the sunset date for the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education, meaning the council will continue to exist until July 1, 2029, instead of its previous expiration date. It also introduces new requirements for certain members appointed to the council who represent an Indian tribe, tribal education department, or other tribal entity; these members must now be officially authorized representatives of their respective tribe or entity at the time of appointment and throughout their service, with their authorization granted by the elected executive leaders or governing body of that tribe or entity. If a member loses this authorization, their service on the council will automatically end, and the appointing authority must be notified in writing, leading to a vacancy that will be filled according to existing procedures. The bill also mandates that the council's annual report on the effectiveness of the public education system in meeting the needs of Native American students must now be submitted electronically.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Reported Do Pass Education committee; CR filed (on 02/17/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1721&Session=2600 |
| 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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