SB699

School accreditation; allowing a school district to request a due process hearing prior to the State Board of Education taking certain action. Effective date. Emergency.

Introduced·2/3/25

Oklahoma SB699 allows school districts to request a due process hearing before the State Board of Education changes a school's accreditation status.

Oklahoma SB699 amends school accreditation standards, allowing a school district to request a due process hearing before the State Board of Education changes a school's accreditation status. If a school does not request a hearing within ten business days and does not comply with the standards within ninety days, the Board can withdraw accreditation. The bill also mandates annual evaluations for accreditation purposes, including health and safety, certification requirements, and school board governance.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Senate: Education Committee: DO PASS

10 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Feb 27, 2025

Senate

Placed on General Order

Feb 25, 2025

Senate

Reported Do Pass Education committee; CR filed

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Education