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OK HB1054

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jacob Rosecrants

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Redistributes appointment authority for the 6 appointed State Board of Education members: 2 appointed by Speaker of the House, 2 by President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and 2 by the Governor (previously all 6 were appointed by the Governor)

  • Changes member removal from "at the pleasure of the Governor" to removal only "for cause" by the member's appointing authority

  • Immediately vacates all current appointed board positions upon the act's effective date, terminating current members' terms

  • Requires each appointing authority to make their 2 initial appointments within 30 days, with initial terms expiring April 2, 2029; thereafter regular 4-year terms take effect on April 2

  • Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

State Board of Education; board member appointments; changing appointing authority; removal for cause; vacancy procedures; initial appointments; emergency.

Last Action

Referred to Common Education

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Common Education2/4/2025
Education Oversight2/4/2025

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