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OK HB4491

OK HB4491
Schools; allowing school districts to adopt a policy for certain students to participate in extracurricular activities; eligibility requirements; definitions; school athletic association written policy; effective date; emergency.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to schools; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3-140, as amended by Section 10, Chapter 323, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3-140), which relates to student eligibility; authorizing certain virtual charter school students to participate in Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) activities; allowing school districts to adopt a policy for charter school students, virtual charters school students, and students educated by other means to participate in extracurricular activities the district offers; establishing eligibility requirements; providing options for students to participate in other districts under certain circumstances; prescribing participation requirements for students that align with public school district requirements; defining terms; requiring student participants who are educated by other means to adhere to certain academic standards; providing methods of evaluation of academic standards; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 27-103, which relates to school athletic association written policy; prohibiting public schools from joining a school athletic association that does not allow certain students to participate in activities offered by public school districts; providing for codification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

AI Summary

This bill allows school districts to create policies enabling students educated through charter schools, virtual charter schools, or other means (such as homeschooling) to participate in extracurricular activities offered by the district, provided the activity isn't offered by their own school and they meet the district's and any relevant athletic association's eligibility requirements, including academic standards and fees. It also prohibits public schools from joining athletic associations that do not permit such participation and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026, declaring an emergency for immediate implementation.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Common Education (on 02/05/2026)

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