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OK SB1792
OK SB1792School district boards of education; allowing certain instruction; requiring the maintenance of certain records by schools districts. Effective date. Emergency.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to school district boards of education; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 5-110, which relates to instruction for board of education members; removing outdated language; removing language requiring certain member to agree in writing to education requirements; allowing rather than requiring certain instruction; changing time period in which member may complete certain training; reducing number of hours of instruction; removing requirement for training in certain topics; removing ability for certain type of organization to offer certain training; removing education requirements for certain incumbent board members; directing board members to represent certain interests; removing language regarding penalties for failing to complete certain instruction; allowing a board member’s district to be charged for certain attendance upon completion; updating statutory references; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 5-110.2, which relates to attendance records of school board members; directing school districts to maintain records rather than the State Board of Education; requiring records to be posted on certain website; removing language regarding certain notification; repealing 70 O.S. 2021, Section 5-110.1, which relates to continuing education requirements for board members; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill modifies requirements for school district board of education members regarding training and record-keeping. It changes the mandatory instruction for new board members from a written pledge to complete a minimum of twelve hours of training within fifteen months to an optional completion of three hours of training within six months, focusing on school finance, the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, school law, and ethics, with the school district now responsible for covering the costs of this training upon completion. The bill also shifts the responsibility for maintaining attendance records from the State Board of Education to individual school districts, requiring these records to be posted on the district's website, and repeals existing provisions related to continuing education requirements for board members, with the changes taking effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Education (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1792&Session=2600 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1792%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB1792%20INT.PDF |
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