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OK SB364

Bill

Status

Passed

5/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Dave Rader

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits school district personnel from using corporal punishment on any student identified with a disability in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

  • Removes previous language limiting the prohibition to only students with "the most significant cognitive disabilities" and eliminates the requirement that corporal punishment be addressed in an individualized education program (IEP).

  • Eliminates the waiver provision that previously allowed parents or legal guardians to provide written consent authorizing corporal punishment on students with disabilities.

  • Defines "corporal punishment" as the deliberate infliction of physical pain by hitting, paddling, spanking, slapping, or any other physical force used as a means of discipline.

Legislative Description

Schools; prohibiting use of corporal punishment on any student identified with a disability.

Last Action

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/08/2025

5/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules4/1/2025
Education2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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OK SB 364 - Passed | Oklahoma 2025 Bill | Vulcan Bills