OK HB1937

School personnel must include students' parents or legal guardians in electronic or digital communications with individual students, unless the communication is on a school-approved platform for school/academic purposes or the parent/guardian has opted out.

Parents or legal guardians may opt out of electronic or digital communications related to school or academic communications from identified school personnel, with opt-out selections requiring annual renewal each academic year.

Emergency communications may occur without parent/guardian inclusion, but school personnel must provide subsequent notification to the parent or legal guardian.

School personnel reported for violating communication requirements must be placed on administrative leave during investigation; if misconduct is found, discipline may include termination and reporting to law enforcement.

State Department of Education must develop training for school personnel on student communication requirements; bill becomes effective July 1, 2025.