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OK SB408

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mary Boren

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Oklahoma higher education institutions from requiring students to take leave, withdraw, or limit studies solely due to pregnancy

  • Requires institutions to provide reasonable accommodations including safe distance from hazardous substances, makeup tests/assignments for pregnancy-related absences, and excused medically necessary absences

  • Grants pregnant students or those who recently gave birth at least 6 additional months to prepare for qualifying examinations and at least 6 months extension toward degree completion

  • Authorizes the Office of Civil Rights Enforcement within the Attorney General's Office to investigate pregnancy discrimination complaints and forward cases to the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights

  • Mandates institutions maintain written pregnancy discrimination policies available to faculty, staff, employees, and students through handbooks and required training

Legislative Description

Higher education; prohibiting certain institutions from taking certain actions due to a student's pregnancy. Effective date. Emergency.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Education

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Education2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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