HB1941

Schools; requiring district school superintendents to be elected officials instead of board-appointed; election procedures; candidate eligibility; voting registration; vacancies; salary; multi-district agreements; duties; effective date; emergency.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma HB1941 mandates that school district superintendents be elected by voters instead of appointed by the board of education.

Oklahoma HB1941 requires that school district superintendents be elected by voters rather than appointed by the board of education. The bill specifies election procedures, candidate eligibility, and voting registration requirements. It also details the process for filling vacancies, including public comment periods and appointment terms. Additionally, the bill outlines the duties of superintendents, including setting salaries, entering into multi-district agreements, and managing school operations. The provisions are set to take effect July 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Current
Elections and Ethics Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 4, 2025

House

Second Reading referred to Government Oversight

Feb 4, 2025

House

Referred to Elections and Ethics

Feb 3, 2025

House

First Reading