SB1204

School employees; requiring school districts to provide paid bereavement leave to certain employees for certain purposes. Effective date. Emergency.

Complete·5/13/26

Oklahoma SB1204 requires school districts to provide paid bereavement leave to teachers and support employees.

Oklahoma SB1204 amends the state's education code to mandate that school districts provide paid bereavement leave to teachers and support employees. The bill specifies that this leave is in addition to other leave benefits, such as those for miscarriage and personal business. It also prohibits this leave from negating any locally negotiated leave policies that offer more benefits. The law will take effect on July 1, 2026, and is declared an emergency measure to ensure public peace, health, or safety.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

91 Yea

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1 Nay

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7 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 21

4:30 PM

House Appropriations and Budget Hearing

Apr 6

10:30 AM

House A&B Education Subcommittee Hearing

History

May 13

Senate

Approved by Governor 05/12/2026

May 6

House

General Order

May 6

House

Coauthored by Representative(s) West (Tammy)