OK HB2246

Amends the State Travel Reimbursement Act to authorize the Office of Educational Quality and Accountability to enter into contracts for payment of food, lodging, and other expenses for conferences, meetings, and training sessions.

Allows the Office of Educational Quality and Accountability to establish accounts for collection and distribution of funds, including sponsor contributions and registration fees.

Permits direct payment of conference expenses to contracting agencies or business establishments rather than requiring employee reimbursement.

Limits the cost of food for persons attending conferences, meetings, and training sessions that do not require overnight travel to not exceed the total daily rate provided in the State Travel Reimbursement Act.

Extends similar contracting and payment authorities to multiple other state agencies including higher education, insurance, homeland security, and various executive departments.