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OK SB933

Bill

Status

Passed

5/5/2016

Primary Sponsor

Dennis Casey

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Schools cannot lose accreditation or face penalties for failing to meet media program standards until state funding reaches $3,291.60 per weighted average daily membership; if funding later drops by 1% or more, the exemption resumes

  • State Board of Education cannot assess financial penalties against school districts with accreditation deficiencies until the same funding threshold is met

  • School districts are exempt from requirements to form or participate in advisory councils, including for school improvement plans, until state funding reaches the $3,291.60 threshold

  • Districts that demonstrate their textbooks are current may redirect textbook allocation funds (calculated at $55 per student based on average daily attendance) to any district support and maintenance purpose

  • Effective July 1, 2016, with emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage

Legislative Description

Schools; accreditation standards; changing effect of certain conditions upon reduction of certain amount; textbook adoption. Effective date. Emergency.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/05/2016

5/5/2016

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget3/16/2016
Appropriations2/15/2016
Education2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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