OK HB2890

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

Parents or legal guardians may opt out at any time and can specify which types of electronic or digital communications to exclude them from.

Exceptions to parent inclusion requirements are permitted only in emergencies, with subsequent notification to the parent or legal guardian required.

School personnel reported for violating the communication requirements shall be placed on administrative leave during investigation; if misconduct is found, disciplinary action up to termination applies and the incident must be reported to law enforcement.

The State Department of Education shall develop training for school personnel on student communication requirements; the act becomes effective July 1, 2025.