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OK HB2160

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/29/2013

Primary Sponsor

Clark Jolley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

HB 2160 Summary

  • Creates a new law codified as Section 5-149 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes relating to school district civil actions

  • Requires school district boards of education that initiate civil actions or proceedings against current or former students or their parents/guardians to award court costs and reasonable attorney fees to the prevailing party

  • Allows expert witness fees to be included as part of the costs awarded by the court

  • Passed the House on March 6, 2013 and the Senate on April 23, 2013

Legislative Description

Schools; requiring the award of court costs and attorney fees to prevailing students or parents in an action filed by a school district.

Education - Common

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/29/2013

4/29/2013

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/26/2013
Judiciary3/13/2013
General Government2/5/2013

Full Bill Text

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