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OK SJR77

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

David Holt

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

SJR77 Summary

  • Proposes a new Section 9 to Article XIII of the Oklahoma Constitution prohibiting the state from accepting federal education funds for elementary and secondary education that require compliance with federal mandates or standards as conditions of receipt.

  • Carves out exceptions allowing Oklahoma to accept block grants, Title I Elementary and Secondary Education Act funds, National School Lunch and Child Nutrition Act funds, and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act funds.

  • Directs the Secretary of State to refer the proposed constitutional amendment to voters for approval or rejection.

  • Requires the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to file copies of the resolution and ballot title with the Secretary of State and Attorney General immediately upon passage.

Legislative Description

Constitutional Amendment; prohibiting the acceptance of certain federal education funds; specifying funds that may be accepted. Ballot title.

Government

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Education Committee then to Appropriations Committee

2/8/2012

Committee Referrals

Education2/8/2012

Full Bill Text

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