OK HB2139

Expands authority of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction to control and direct the State Department of Education, making the Superintendent the executive officer with operational oversight.

Modifies the State Board of Education's role from governing the State Department to serving as the governing board of the public school system, reducing the Board's direct control over Department operations.

Removes the requirement that the State Board establish and prescribe duties of an executive officer, consolidating executive authority under the State Superintendent.

Grants the State Superintendent powers to organize and control State Department divisions, personnel, appointments, salaries, and operations necessary to implement policies set by the State Board.

Adds new statutory language codifying the State Superintendent's specific powers and duties including advising the Board, adopting operational policies, coordinating Department divisions, and supervising all Department employees.