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OK HB2733
Bill
Status
2/6/2012
Primary Sponsor
Richard Morrissette
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AI Summary
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Encourages school districts to participate in joint use programs that allow community access to school recreation and exercise facilities to address childhood obesity.
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Directs the State Board of Education to develop and post a model joint use agreement on its website defining terms for shared use of school property between districts and governmental, nonprofit, or for-profit organizations.
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Protects school districts participating in joint use agreements from liability and requires partner entities to obtain liability insurance covering property damage and personal injury.
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Requires each school board to adopt a policy governing joint use programs with rules and procedures for facility use.
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Encourages schools to hold annual health and wellness assemblies with optional body mass index (BMI) screenings performed by trained staff, with parents receiving confidential health reports on student results.
Legislative Description
Schools; joint use agreements and health and wellness assemblies; effective date.
Education - Common
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget
2/7/2012