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OK HB1958
Bill
Status
4/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Clay Staires
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AI Summary
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School boards may submit an Affidavit of Board Action to the State Department of Education instead of approved meeting minutes to prove actions taken at board meetings
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The State Department of Education must accept signed affidavits as certification that a district board approved or took a specific action
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Required affidavit components include: county/district code, school district name, meeting date, agenda item number, action summary, superintendent or assistant superintendent signature, and board president/chair or officer signature
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Boards remain obligated to keep meeting minutes in accordance with existing Open Meeting Act requirements (25 O.S. Section 312)
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Effective date: November 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Schools; meetings of district boards of education; allowing board to submit an affidavit in lieu of meeting minutes in certain circumstances; effective date.
Last Action
Approved by Governor 04/23/2025
4/23/2025