SB1598

State government; removing certain prohibition on use of funds; removing certain requirement on nonsectarian charter schools. Effective date.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma SB1598 removes certain prohibitions on fund use and nonsectarian requirements for charter schools.

Oklahoma SB1598 amends state statutes to remove certain prohibitions on the use of funds by the Oklahoma Arts Council and the J.M. Davis Memorial Commission. It also removes the requirement for charter schools to be nonsectarian in their programs, admission policies, employment practices, and operations. The bill mandates that charter schools provide written contracts for employees, detailing employment rights in case of school closure or contract nonrenewal.

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Rules Committee
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History

Feb 16

Senate

Coauthored by Representative CrosswhiteHader (principal House author)

Feb 3

Senate

Second Reading referred to Rules

Feb 3

Senate

Coauthored by Senator Prieto