SB408

Higher education; prohibiting certain institutions from taking certain actions due to a student's pregnancy. Effective date. Emergency.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma SB408 prohibits higher education institutions from taking certain actions due to a student's pregnancy and requires reasonable.

Oklahoma SB408 prohibits higher education institutions from requiring a student to take a leave of absence, withdraw from a program, or limit her studies solely due to pregnancy. The bill mandates that institutions make reasonable accommodations for pregnant students, such as allowing them to make up missed tests and assignments. It also provides for certain leave of absence to prepare for and take examinations and to complete courses of study and research.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Education

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

First Reading

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

Authored by Senator Boren