SB 410 requires Oklahoma public high school students in grades 8-12 to complete a computer science course as part of their graduation requirements for a standard diploma, starting with the 2024-2025 school year. The bill amends existing curriculum standards to add computer science as an approved option to fulfill the science requirement, alongside traditional science courses. This change applies to all students enrolled in Oklahoma public high schools beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year. The law takes effect immediately as an emergency measure.
HB 1396 prohibits private schools in Oklahoma from requiring parents to participate in the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Program as a condition for enrolling their child. It requires schools to provide enrolled students using the tax credit a written tuition agreement showing the base rate, with future increases limited to the State Treasurer's annual inflation measure (based on local consumer index data) and requiring written notice at least one semester in advance. This applies only to students receiving the tax credit, not to other students. The bill aims to prevent schools from tying enrollment to tax credit participation while standardizing tuition increase notifications for tax credit users. It takes effect July 1, 2025.
HB 2312 prohibits operating drones below 400 feet over designated critical infrastructure facilities, including refineries, power plants, water treatment centers, pipelines, and telecom towers. It directly affects drone operators, requiring prior authorization from facility owners or operators to fly in these areas. Key provisions ban unauthorized low-altitude drone flights, contact with facilities, or interference with operations, with exceptions for government entities, facility owners, law enforcement, and FAA-authorized commercial operators. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025.
This bill is a ceremonial resolution designating April 8, 2025, as "Purebred Dog Day" in Oklahoma. It commends purebred dogs for their historical and modern contributions, including roles as service animals, conservation partners, and research models. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it simply recognizes the value of purebred dogs through a symbolic designation. It was introduced by Rep. Sneed, passed unanimously, and requires no action beyond public distribution of the resolution.
This bill modifies Oklahoma's alcohol licensing rules by changing ownership thresholds for businesses applying to the ABLE Commission. It replaces "more than 15%" with "15% or more" in restrictions on shared ownership between alcohol manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers - banning common ownership across these tiers unless permitted by the Oklahoma Constitution. The changes specifically apply to license application requirements and directly affect alcohol businesses seeking to operate in Oklahoma's three-tier system. The bill does not alter existing constitutional exceptions or other licensing procedures.
SB 1102 modifies deadlines for vapor product regulations, moving key dates from September 1, 2026, to September 1, 2025. It requires vapor product sellers to provide updated certification (attestation) and mandates specific notice before product seizures. The bill directly affects manufacturers and retailers of vapor products in Oklahoma, imposing stricter compliance timelines. As an emergency measure, it accelerates existing regulatory requirements without adding new substantive provisions. The bill passed committee with a "Do Pass" recommendation and is now moving to the House.
This is a commemorative resolution, not a law, declaring April 2025 as "School Library Month" in Oklahoma. It honors the role of school libraries in providing resources, fostering literacy, and supporting student learning through certified librarians. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply recognizes existing library services and their value to education. It was officially adopted by the Oklahoma House of Representatives on April 8, 2025.
HB 2312 prohibits operating drones below 400 feet over critical infrastructure facilities like refineries, power plants, water treatment centers, and pipeline systems that have physical barriers or clear "no entry" signage. It bans drone contact with these facilities or interference with their operations, affecting most drone operators near such sites. Key exemptions include government entities, law enforcement, facility owners, and FAA-authorized commercial drone operators. The law takes effect November 1, 2025, and violations could result in civil liability for damages.
HB 2361, the "Successful Adulthood Act," requires Oklahoma's Department of Human Services to provide foster youth aged 14-21 with essential documents and services when transitioning to adulthood. It mandates that youth turning 18 receive specific documents (including birth certificates, Social Security cards, medical records, and educational transcripts) and ensures continued services like housing support, education assistance, and Medicaid coverage until age 21 for those in foster care since age 16. The bill also requires agencies to give all foster youth 14+ a "Notice of Rights" explaining their legal protections and transition resources. These provisions directly affect youth aging out of foster care, aiming to improve stability through concrete support systems rather than procedural changes.
This resolution declares April 2025 as "School Library Month" in Oklahoma. It recognizes school libraries as vital resources for literacy, research, and student development, highlighting the role of certified librarians. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it is a symbolic observance to honor school libraries and their contributions to education. It does not allocate funding or alter existing laws.
HB 1396 prohibits private schools in Oklahoma from requiring parents to participate in the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Program as a condition for student enrollment or acceptance. It requires private schools to provide written tuition agreements to students using the tax credit, including the base tuition rate and limiting future increases to the state's annual inflation measure (calculated by the State Treasurer). Schools must notify parents in writing at least one semester before any tuition increase. This applies only to students whose families receive the tax credit, not to other private school students. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.
SB 531 modifies Oklahoma's alcohol licensing rules by prohibiting common ownership between manufacturing, wholesaling, and retailing alcohol businesses, unless permitted under the Oklahoma Constitution. It directly affects alcohol industry license holders who operate in multiple tiers of the supply chain. The bill clarifies that this ownership restriction applies specifically to applications submitted to the ABLE Commission. Key provisions adjust percentage thresholds (changing "more than 15%" to "15% or more") in licensing requirements but center on preventing consolidated ownership across industry tiers. The bill does not change licensing fees or existing constitutional exceptions.
