HB1286

Schools; length of the school year; virtual school day policy; virtual instruction requirements; definitions; notification requirements; requiring compliance; in-person instruction for noncompliance; appeals; policy for students without internet; auditing; effective date; emergency.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma HB1286 amends school year length, allowing virtual instruction days and extended-day schedules.

Oklahoma HB1286 modifies school year regulations, allowing school districts to include up to ten virtual days for reasons like inclement weather or staff training. It mandates that districts adopt policies for virtual instruction, including how students without internet access will be taught. The bill also permits districts to implement extended-day schedules, provided they meet certain criteria. The State Department of Education can audit compliance, and non-compliant districts must provide additional in-person instruction days. The act becomes effective July 1, 2025.

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Rules Committee
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History

Feb 4, 2025

House

Second Reading referred to Rules

Feb 3, 2025

House

First Reading

Feb 3, 2025

House

Authored by Representative Caldwell (Chad)