Bill > HB3327

This bill increases the number of members on the State Board of Education from seven to nine, with the State Superintendent of Public Instruction remaining as a member and chairperson. The appointing authority for the new members is changed, with the Governor appointing four members, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate each appointing two members. Importantly, the bill establishes a "for-cause" removal procedure for board members, meaning they can only be removed for specific reasons, and eliminates the previous provision that allowed them to serve "at the pleasure of the Governor," which meant they could be removed by the Governor at any time without cause. The bill also modifies how vacancies are filled, requiring them to be filled by the same appointing authority as the original appointment, and it vacates all current appointed positions, requiring new appointments within thirty days of the bill's effective date, with initial terms set to expire on April 2, 2030. The bill also includes provisions regarding eligibility for board membership, requiring a high school diploma or equivalent and prohibiting individuals from serving on a school district's board of education if they are also on the State Board, and mandates new members to complete a workshop within thirteen months of their appointment. Finally, the bill specifies that it will become effective on July 1, 2026, and declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Education

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3327&Session=2600