SB1971

Charter schools; adding requirements to charter school application; requiring annual oversight and performance review. Effective date. Emergency.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma SB1971 adds requirements to charter school applications and mandates annual oversight and performance reviews.

Oklahoma SB1971 amends the Oklahoma Charter Schools Act to add requirements for charter school applications, including details on governance, curriculum, and facility plans. It mandates annual oversight and performance reviews for charter schools, with results posted on the sponsor's website. The bill also outlines procedures for charter school closure, including a transition team and student enrollment options. It requires sponsors to develop revocation and nonrenewal processes, and mandates corrective action plans for underperforming schools.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 3

Senate

Second Reading referred to Education

Feb 2

Senate

First Reading

Feb 2

Senate

Authored by Senator Sacchieri