Oklahoma HB1937 allows parents to opt out of electronic communications from school personnel and mandates training for staff.

Oklahoma HB1937 amends school communication policies to allow parents to opt out of electronic communications from school personnel. This includes emails, text messages, and social media messages. Parents must renew their opt-out selections each academic year. Exceptions can be made in emergencies, with subsequent notification to parents. Schools must provide training for staff on these communication requirements, developed by the State Department of Education. Violations by school personnel may result in administrative leave. The act declares an emergency, effective immediately upon passage.

Oklahoma HB1937 allows parents to opt out of electronic communications from school personnel and mandates training for staff.

Oklahoma HB1937 amends school communication policies to allow parents to opt out of electronic communications from school personnel. This includes emails, text messages, and social media messages. Parents must renew their opt-out selections each academic year. Exceptions can be made in emergencies, with subsequent notification to parents. Schools must provide training for staff on these communication requirements, developed by the State Department of Education. Violations by school personnel may result in administrative leave. The act declares an emergency, effective immediately upon passage.