HB2959

Schools; student abuse or neglect reporting; superintendents and administrators; school employees; law enforcement; interviews; investigations; duty to report; electronic communication; violations; effective date; emergency.

Complete·5/12/26

Oklahoma HB2959 mandates reporting of suspected student abuse or neglect by school employees and administrators to law enforcement.

Oklahoma HB2959 amends existing law to require school employees to report suspected student abuse or neglect to local law enforcement. It also mandates that superintendents and school administrators report suspected abuse by school employees to law enforcement within 24 hours. The bill prohibits interviews of suspected involved parties until law enforcement has been notified. It requires schools to provide training for school personnel on reporting requirements and mandates that any school personnel reported for violations be placed on administrative leave during investigations.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

44 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 7

10:00 AM

Senate Education REVISED Hearing

Mar 3

10:30 AM

House Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Hearing

History

May 12

House

Approved by Governor 05/11/2026

May 6

House

Enrolled, signed, to Senate

May 6

Senate

Enrolled measure signed, returned to House