SB843

School district boards of education; modifying exception to certain prohibition on certain relationships between board members and school district employees. Effective date. Emergency.

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Oklahoma SB843 modifies exceptions to prohibitions on relationships between school board members and employees.

Oklahoma SB843 amends existing statutes to modify exceptions to prohibitions on relationships between school board members and employees. The bill allows board members to serve out their current terms if they are related to employees within the second degree of consanguinity or affinity, but they cannot run for or serve successive terms. It also permits related individuals to be employed as substitute teachers or temporary support staff in smaller districts. The changes take effect July 1, 2025, with an emergency declaration due to the immediate necessity for public peace, health, or safety.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

77 Yea

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4 Nay

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18 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 13

3:00 PM

House Education Oversight Hearing

Apr 1

3:00 PM

House Common Education Hearing

History

May 4

Senate

Approved by Governor 04/30/2026

Apr 28

House

General Order

Apr 28

House

Third Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 77 Nays: 4