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This bill requires all employees of public and private schools to report any disclosure, allegation, or information indicating a student is a victim of sexual abuse, sexual assault, or sexual misconduct to independent local law enforcement agencies within 24 hours, and this report must be made before the school conducts its own investigation or questions the student involved, unless law enforcement determines an immediate school response is necessary for student safety. The bill clarifies that "local law enforcement" does not include school resource officers unless directed by an independent agency, and if a school resource officer is involved, they must submit a report to the independent agency. It also mandates that school personnel annually sign an attestation confirming their understanding of these reporting responsibilities, and any information identifying the reporting employee must be kept confidential or redacted unless ordered by a court or part of a law enforcement investigation. This legislation aims to strengthen protections for students by ensuring prompt reporting of serious allegations to law enforcement, with an effective date of July 1, 2026.

Education

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1733&Session=2600