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OK SB408
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits Oklahoma higher education institutions from requiring students to take leave, withdraw, or limit studies solely due to pregnancy
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Requires institutions to provide reasonable accommodations including safe distance from hazardous substances, makeup tests/assignments for pregnancy-related absences, and excused medically necessary absences
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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
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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
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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