Oklahoma HB1179 mandates schools to include parents, legal guardians, or alternate adults in student communications, with exceptions for emergencies.
Oklahoma HB1179 amends school communication policies to require inclusion of parents, legal guardians, or alternate adults in electronic or digital communications with students. An "alternate adult" is defined as a case manager from a homeless shelter or related agency assigned to a homeless student. Schools must use approved platforms for these communications and provide training for staff on these requirements. Violations may result in administrative leave pending investigation. The act declares an emergency and takes effect July 1, 2025.
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