Education (School Safety)

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 3139: Schools; Safeguarding Personal Expression At K-12 Schools (SPEAKS) Act; prohibiting certain student religious, political, or ideological discrimination by schools; legal remedies; state waiver of immunity; emergency.

HB 3139, the "Safeguarding Personal Expression At K-12 Schools (SPEAKS) Act," protects K-12 students in Oklahoma public schools from discrimination based on religious, political, or ideological speech. It prohibits schools from penalizing students for expressing these viewpoints in class discussions, assignments, clothing, gatherings, or clubs - on equal terms with other student expression. The bill allows students to sue schools for violations (including seeking damages and attorney fees) within two years, while explicitly permitting schools to restrict only unprotected speech like true threats, harassment, or material disruptions. It also waives state immunity, meaning schools can be held legally accountable for violating these protections.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProtects student free speech in K-12 schools, enhancing educational access and expression rights per bill's explicit language on preventing discrimination.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Safety

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 3458: Appropriation; School Security Revolving Fund; amount; purpose; effective date; emergency.

HB 3458 appropriates $150 million from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the School Security Revolving Fund for the 2027 fiscal year. This funding directly supports school security initiatives, including school resource officers, as authorized under existing law (Section 5-148.1 of Title 70). The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026, and is designated as an emergency measure to address immediate security needs. It does not create new policies but allocates existing funds to implement current school security requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $150M from General Revenue Fund to school security programs, increasing public service funding under existing budget structure without tax changes.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds school resource officers (SROs) under existing law, directly supporting law enforcement presence in schools - a component of criminal justice policy through resource allocation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $150M for school security initiatives (e.g., resource officers) under existing law, directly funding K-12 safety infrastructure per education topic description.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue School Safety

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 22, 2026

SB 1733: Schools; requiring public and private school employees to report certain disclosure, allegation, or information to law enforcement within certain time period; requiring school employees to annually sign certain attestation. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1733 requires Oklahoma school employees (including teachers, coaches, and administrators) to report suspected student sexual abuse, assault, or misconduct to law enforcement within 24 hours. It prohibits school investigations or disciplinary actions before reporting and mandates annual attestation forms confirming staff understanding of these duties. The law applies to all public and charter school staff, with confidentiality protections for reporters. It takes effect July 1, 2026, and declares an emergency for immediate implementation.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates school employees to report suspected child sexual abuse to law enforcement within 24 hours, strengthening criminal justice process by ensuring timely crime reporting and investigations.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates student safety reporting to protect educational environment, aligning with 'protect' in support indicators for student welfare in schools.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Violent Crime School Choice School Safety

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1811: School Safety and Bullying Prevention Act; requiring certain policies relating to discipline and bullying. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1811, the School Safety and Bullying Prevention Act, requires Oklahoma school districts to adopt detailed policies addressing bullying and discipline. These policies must include procedures for reporting bullying (including anonymous options, with no disciplinary action based solely on anonymous reports), prohibit zero-tolerance disciplinary approaches, and explicitly recognize students' right to use reasonable physical force for self-defense or to protect others from bullying. The bill also mandates annual policy notices to parents and students, staff training on bullying prevention, and referrals to support programs for both victims and perpetrators.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires anti-bullying policies, prohibits zero-tolerance discipline, and protects students' safety rights, enhancing school environment for learning.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health

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died · Oklahoma · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 4172: Appropriation; School Security Revolving Fund; amount; purpose; effective date; emergency.

HB 4172 appropriates $50 million from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the School Security Revolving Fund for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funds will support school resource officer programs under existing law (Section 5-148.1 of Title 70). This bill directly affects Oklahoma public schools by providing dedicated funding for security personnel, effective July 1, 2026. The bill is procedural, allocating existing funds without creating new requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $50M from General Revenue to fund school security programs, directly advancing public service funding within state budget management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $50M for school security personnel under K-12 education funding, directly supporting school safety infrastructure and student protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue School Safety

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 26, 2026

SB 1790: Schools; creating the Protected Learning Environment Act; directing the State Department of Education to develop and publish certain discipline matrix. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1790, the "Protected Learning Environment Act," requires Oklahoma public schools to adopt a standardized discipline system by the 2027-2028 school year. It mandates the State Department of Education to create a three-tiered discipline matrix (for minor, moderate, and serious behaviors) that ensures consistent, trauma-informed responses while complying with federal laws like IDEA and FERPA. School districts must train staff, document incidents electronically, and report annual safety data to the state, including trends in student behavior and compliance. The law directly affects all public school students, staff, and parents by standardizing consequences for disruptions (e.g., off-task behavior in Tier 1, violence in Tier 3) and requiring alternative placements for students with repeated serious infractions.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates trauma-informed discipline standards to protect learning environments, aligning with student safety and federal compliance (IDEA/FERPA)95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 913: Substance abuse services; making certain school training mandatory; requiring boards of education of public school districts to provide certain personnel with emergency opioid antagonists under specified condition. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 913 requires Oklahoma public school districts to provide emergency opioid antagonists (like naloxone) to designated school staff and ensure they receive training on recognizing opioid overdoses and administering the medication. It directly affects school personnel - including nurses, health staff, and other authorized employees - and students or individuals at school sites or events. Key provisions mandate that boards of education equip trained staff with naloxone doses for immediate use during suspected overdoses, while the Department of Mental Health provides required training on overdose response and administration. The law also includes Good Samaritan protections, shielding schools and staff from liability when administering naloxone in good faith during an overdose emergency.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates opioid antagonist training and availability for school staff, directly enhancing student/staff safety in educational settings per topic's 'educational access' and 'school personnel' scope.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates naloxone access and training for school staff to address opioid overdoses, directly enhancing public health response in schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health Mental Health Substance Abuse

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signed · Oklahoma · House May 29, 2025

HB 2779: Department of Public Safety; requiring certain funds be utilized for certain purpose; School Secure Program; effective date; emergency.

HB 2779 redirects $750,000 in state funds from the Department of Public Safety's budget to the School Secure Program. It transfers management of this program from the State Board of Education to the Department of Public Safety. The change takes effect July 1, 2025, and applies to school security funding previously administered by the State Board. This is a procedural budget reallocation, not a new policy.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRedirects $750k to school security program, supporting school safety (a component of educational access and infrastructure).80% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Tags Public Safety

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 16, 2026

HB 1181: Schools; school resource officers; extending pilot program; increasing revolving fund cap; effective date; emergency.

HB 1181 extends Oklahoma's School Resource Officer (SRO) pilot program from three to five years and increases the annual spending limit for the School Security Revolving Fund from $50 million to $75 million. The bill directly affects public school districts by allowing them to use state funds for SROs, security equipment (like cameras and ballistic shelters), and facility upgrades, while requiring new hires to complete specific training. Key provisions include prioritizing active law enforcement officers for SRO roles, permitting retired officers or licensed security guards under strict authorization rules, and mandating that fund use supplements - rather than replaces - existing school security funding. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases school security funding from $50M to $75M for SROs, equipment, and facility upgrades, directly advancing school infrastructure under education policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 411: School employees; requiring notification from law enforcement upon arrest or investigation of school employee for certain offenses. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 411 requires law enforcement to notify school districts and boards when a school employee is investigated, arrested, or charged with "offenses against students" (specifically defined as sexual offenses against students under Oklahoma law). Upon receiving this notice, school boards must immediately suspend the employee without a hearing, while preserving their pay and benefits, and prohibit them from being on school grounds during the suspension. The superintendent must also notify parents that the employee is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and mandates the State Board of Education to create implementing rules.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires immediate suspension of employees accused of student offenses, prioritizing student safety and protection within educational settings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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