SB555

Schools; creating the Education Regulatory Sandbox Program; providing purpose; providing for application process. Effective date. Emergency.

Introduced·2/3/25

Oklahoma SB555 creates the Education Regulatory Sandbox Program to allow school districts to implement educational innovations.

Oklahoma SB555 establishes the Education Regulatory Sandbox Program, enabling school districts to apply for exemptions from certain education-related statutory requirements to implement innovations aimed at improving student outcomes. The State Board of Education reviews applications and grants three-year exemptions, renewable based on annual progress reports. The State Department of Education collects data and submits a report to state leaders three years after implementation. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective immediately upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate: Education Committee: DO PASS

9 Yea

RRRDRRRDR

1 Nay

D

History

Mar 17, 2025

Senate

Coauthored by Representative Tedford (principal House author)

Mar 6, 2025

Senate

Placed on General Order

Mar 4, 2025

Senate

Reported Do Pass Education committee; CR filed