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OK SB799

Bill

Status

Vetoed

5/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Roland Pederson

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma law to allow "alternate adults" (case managers from homeless shelters, transitional living programs, or continuum of care agencies) to be included in school communications for homeless students instead of parents or legal guardians

  • Requires alternate adults to send return receipt mail to the last-known parent/guardian address and wait at least 15 business days for objection before being designated; must file written verification with the school

  • Alternate adults must promptly notify schools of changes in the student's circumstances, including if they are no longer assigned to the student or if the student no longer qualifies as homeless

  • Defines "student" as a person enrolled in Oklahoma public or charter schools pursuing a standard diploma or equivalency, excluding those who already hold such diplomas

  • School personnel violating communication requirements face administrative leave during investigation, with potential discipline up to termination and law enforcement reporting if misconduct is confirmed

Legislative Description

Students; electronic communication between students and school personnel; providing for designation of certain alternate adult; providing exception for certain communications.

Last Action

Vetoed 05/22/2025

5/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Common Education4/1/2025
Education Oversight4/1/2025
Education2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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