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OK SJR58
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
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Creates the School Modernization and Renew Teaching Commission, consisting of 15 members appointed equally by the Governor, Senate President Pro Tempore, and House Speaker, to exist until January 31, 2021
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Requires the Commission to submit proposed legislation by December 31, 2020 that would consolidate Oklahoma's school districts to no more than 200 total districts
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Mandates that district reductions be distributed proportionally across the state's largest county, second largest county, and remaining 75 counties, with percentage declines within 10 points of each other; prohibits recommending closure of any school sites
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Establishes an expedited legislative process where the proposal receives up-or-down votes without amendment during the first session of the 58th Legislature, with the Lieutenant Governor drawing to determine which chamber votes first
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Constitutional amendment provisions would expire on December 31, 2021
Legislative Description
Constitutional amendment; creating the School Modernization and Renew Teaching Commission. Ballot title.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules
2/3/2016