Bill > HB3885

This bill amends existing Oklahoma statutes concerning student discipline, specifically allowing for school suspensions for students in grades three through five who assault, attempt to cause physical bodily injury, or act in a manner that could reasonably cause bodily injury to a school employee or volunteer. Previously, such actions by younger students did not explicitly lead to suspension under these specific provisions. The bill outlines a progressive disciplinary approach for these offenses for students in grades three through five: a three-day in-school suspension for a first offense in a school year, a seven-day out-of-school suspension for a second offense, and expulsion for a third offense. It also updates references within the law and establishes an effective date of July 1, 2026, declaring an emergency for immediate implementation.

Education

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3885&Session=2600