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OK HB1958

Bill

Status

Passed

4/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Clay Staires

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • The State Department of Education must accept signed affidavits as certification that a district board approved or took a specific action

  • 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

  • Boards remain obligated to keep meeting minutes in accordance with existing Open Meeting Act requirements (25 O.S. Section 312)

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education4/1/2025
Common Education2/13/2025
Education Oversight2/13/2025
Rules2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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