OK HB2798

Superintendents and school administrators who knowingly fail to report or interfere with reporting child abuse and neglect face felony charges punishable by 2-10 years imprisonment, a fine of at least $20,000, or both, plus mandatory community service

School employees must report suspected abuse of students under 18 to both the Department of Human Services hotline and local law enforcement; abuse of students 18 or older must be reported to local law enforcement

"School administrator" is defined as principals, assistant principals, or any other person serving in a supervisory or administrative capacity in private or public schools

The definition of reportable "child abuse and neglect" is expanded to include sexual battery by school employees (age 18+) against students between 16 and 20 years old

Effective date: November 1, 2025