SB553

Schools; directing revocation of certification and dismissal for failure to report suspected child abuse or neglect. Effective date. Emergency.

Complete·5/12/25

Oklahoma SB553 mandates criminal history record checks for school employees and outlines conditions for exemptions.

Oklahoma SB553 amends the state's criminal history record check requirements for school employees. It mandates that any person employed as a full-time teacher or substitute teacher in a school district must undergo a national criminal history record check. However, certain exemptions apply, such as for teachers who have already obtained a check within the preceding five years and left their previous employment in good standing. The bill also specifies that substitute teachers employed for at least five consecutive years in the same district do not need a new check.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

78 Yea

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0 Nay

20 Absent

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History

May 12, 2025

Senate

Approved by Governor 05/08/2025

May 5, 2025

Senate

Enrolled, to House

May 5, 2025

House

Signed, returned to Senate