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OK SB1382

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Brian Bingman

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State Department of Education must publish a list of all "dependent school districts" and "elementary school districts" by August 1, 2016

  • Listed districts may voluntarily petition for consolidation or annexation by September 30 following publication, with the State Board of Education finalizing agreement terms by January 1, 2017

  • Districts that do not voluntarily petition will be forcibly consolidated or annexed by the State Board of Education by July 1, 2017

  • Consolidation agreements must address property disposition, technology center provisions, assumption of liabilities and assets, employee division, and transfer of student and employee records

  • Repeals existing statutes (70 O.S. 2011, Sections 5-103 and 5-103.1) relating to elementary school districts, effective July 1, 2017

Legislative Description

Schools; allowing dependent school districts to submit petitions for voluntary annexation or consolidation. Effective date.

Last Action

Referred to Rules

2/22/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules2/22/2016
Education2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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