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OK SB788
Bill
AI Summary
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Creates the "Students' Bill of Rights" for students enrolled in Oklahoma public school districts and public charter schools, establishing nine enumerated rights including a safe learning environment free from bullying, self-defense if attacked, religious expression, and freedom from vulgar language
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Prohibits education that endorses socialism, communism, or Marxism and bans classroom display of flags or propaganda representing these ideologies or "anti-American sentiment"
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Guarantees students the right to have a parent, legal guardian, or legal counsel present when questioned about potentially illegal conduct, and protects students from school punishment for lawful off-campus activities
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Establishes enforcement mechanism allowing students or parents to submit written demands for rights enforcement, with schools required to respond within 7 business days; permits civil lawsuits with attorney fees awarded to prevailing plaintiffs
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Requires bullying claims to meet specific thresholds before legal action: school must be notified, must fail to address the issue, behavior must rise to continual harassment, and a second incident must occur within 12 calendar months; effective date July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Students; creating the Students' Bill of Rights; affording certain rights to students enrolled in public school districts or public charter schools. Effective date. Emergency.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Education
2/4/2025