Schools; requiring parents to submit a letter of intent with the school district when choosing certain schooling options; database; definitions; effective date; emergency.

HB 2254 requires parents choosing homeschooling, podschooling, or microschooling in Oklahoma to submit a written letter of intent to the State Department of Education before the school year starts. The letter must include parent/child names, home address, household members, and details about any assisting individuals or organizations. The State Department of Education will create a database tracking these schooling arrangements, with specific definitions for "microschool" (tuition-based) and "podschool" (parent-led groups with payment for services). The law takes effect July 1, 2025.