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OK SB1379
Bill
Status
2/6/2012
Primary Sponsor
Rick Brinkley
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AI Summary
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Eliminates all elementary school districts effective June 30, 2013, making them part of their surrounding independent school districts while allowing schools to retain their names and mascots.
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Defines "elementary school district" as any district offering kindergarten through eighth grade only that has not been designated as independent by the State Board of Education.
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Requires independent school districts to provide all administrative support and services to the former elementary school sites they assume.
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Amends multiple sections of Title 70 Oklahoma Statutes to remove references to elementary school districts throughout school law and governance provisions.
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Declares an emergency, allowing the act to take effect immediately upon passage and approval rather than waiting for the scheduled June 30, 2013 effective date.
Legislative Description
School districts; eliminating elementary school districts; directing independent school districts to assume administrative duties. Effective date. Emergency.
Education - Common
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Education Committee then to Appropriations Committee
2/7/2012