HB2259

Schools; transfers; military dependent transfers; requirements; continuous transfers; definitions; effective date; emergency.

Complete·5/29/25

Oklahoma HB2259 amends school transfer policies, prioritizing military dependents and siblings, and limiting intra-district transfers to two per year.

Oklahoma HB2259 modifies school transfer policies to prioritize certain students for intra-district transfers. It mandates that school districts give preference to transfers for military dependents and siblings of already enrolled students. The bill limits students to two intra-district transfers per school year, with exceptions for military dependents. It also requires districts to establish transfer capacity limits by grade level and school site, and to publicly post this information. The bill declares an emergency, effective immediately upon approval.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

91 Yea

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0 Nay

7 Absent

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History

May 29, 2025

House

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/29/2025

May 22, 2025

House

Enrolled, signed, to Senate

May 22, 2025

Senate

Enrolled measure signed, returned to House