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OK SB435

Bill

Status

Passed

5/25/2011

Primary Sponsor

Jason Nelson

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State Board of Education reduced from staggered six-year terms to a four-year term structure with all appointed positions deemed vacant upon the bill's effective date
  • Governor must appoint one member from each congressional district and one member at-large within 30 days, subject to Senate confirmation
  • Initial appointments under this bill have terms ending April 2, 2015, after which future appointments follow the standard four-year term beginning April 2 each year
  • State Superintendent of Public Instruction remains an ex officio member and board chair; appointed members serve at the pleasure of the Governor
  • Board members must have a high school diploma or equivalent and complete new board member workshop requirements within 13 months of appointment

Legislative Description

Education Board - modifying appointments to the Board.

Education

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/24/2011

5/25/2011

Committee Referrals

Education2/14/2011
Rules2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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