SB797

State Board of Education; authorizing certain action; requiring notice. Effective date. Emergency.

Introduced·2/3/25

Oklahoma SB797 authorizes the State Board of Education to manage teacher education programs, administer funds, and oversee public school system.

Oklahoma SB797 grants the State Board of Education authority over various aspects of the public school system, including administering funds, managing teacher education programs, and overseeing public school operations. The Board is tasked with preparing a departmental budget, managing the State Public Common School Building Equalization Fund, and ensuring the proper distribution of federal funds for school lunch programs. It also has the authority to revoke or suspend certificates for instructional, supervisory, and administrative personnel under specific conditions.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate: Education Committee: DO PASS

9 Yea

RRRDRDRDR

0 Nay

History

Mar 27, 2025

Senate

Coauthored by Senator Burns

Mar 18, 2025

Senate

Coauthored by Representative Kerbs (principal House author)

Feb 27, 2025

Senate

Placed on General Order