SB409

School year; requiring school to be in session for an additional day if certain appropriated amount is greater than the amount appropriated for the prior fiscal year. Effective date. Emergency.

Chamber Passed·3/18/25

Oklahoma SB409 mandates an additional school day if state appropriations exceed prior year's amount by $25 million.

Oklahoma SB409 amends the school year requirements, stipulating that if the state's appropriation for public schools exceeds the prior fiscal year's amount by $25 million, schools must be in session for an additional day. This bill also sets the minimum number of instructional hours and days, mandates public hearings for extended schedules, and outlines conditions for school closures and alternative policies. The act becomes effective July 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 21–7 · Mar 18, 2025
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

22 Yea

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63 Nay

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13 Absent

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History

May 1, 2025

House

Motion expired

Apr 29, 2025

House

General Order

Apr 29, 2025

House

Third Reading, Measure failed: Ayes: 22 Nays: 63