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OK HB4491
OK HB4491Schools; 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.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
03/05/2026
03/05/2026
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; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill, effective November 1, 2026, allows school districts to create policies enabling students enrolled in charter schools, virtual charter schools, or those educated through other means (like homeschooling) to participate in the district's extracurricular activities, provided certain conditions are met. These conditions include the activity not being offered by the student's primary educational institution, the student meeting the same behavioral and academic standards as public school students, and adhering to any rules set by the school district or athletic associations. For students educated by other means, academic standards will be evaluated through an agreement between the parent and the school district. Additionally, public schools will be prohibited from joining any school athletic association that does not permit these students to participate in interscholastic activities.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Emergency removed (on 03/05/2026)
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