SB851

School employees; modifying the access statewide professional educators' associations have to school employees. Effective date. Emergency.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma SB851 modifies access for statewide professional educators’ associations to communicate with school employees.

Oklahoma SB851 amends the state's statutes to ensure statewide professional educators’ associations have equal access to communicate with school employees. This includes presentations, speaking events, meetings, emails, informational displays, and virtual forum posts. The bill prohibits school districts from requiring fees or other payments for access, promotional material review, or distribution. Promotional materials can include brochures, pamphlets, and membership applications. Associations must reimburse districts for costs incurred from using school facilities or services.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 5, 2025

Senate

Coauthored by Senator Bergstrom

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Education

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Coauthored by Representative West (Kevin) (principal House author)