Maddy summaryHB 1288 requires Oklahoma school districts serving grades 7-12 to implement alternative education programs for at-risk students, including specific program elements like smaller class sizes, individualized instruction, life skills training, and arts education partnerships. The bill expands eligibility to include charter and virtual charter schools designated by the State Department of Education as offering alternative education, subjecting them to performance frameworks and attendance policies. It changes funding to base allocations on average daily membership (ADM) from the prior year, with up to 15% of funds incentivizing cooperative agreements between districts (capped at $6,000 per district annually). The State Board of Education gains new responsibilities for training, program evaluation, and reporting on these alternative education programs.
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Maddy summaryHB 1284 requires parents or guardians of incoming students transferring from another school (in Oklahoma or another state) to sign a written declaration confirming the student has not been investigated for or committed violent acts or acts showing reckless disregard for safety. This applies specifically to students with prior suspensions for such conduct in their previous school. Schools cannot enroll these students until the declaration is provided, preventing enrollment of students with certain disciplinary histories without verification. The bill focuses on preventing students with violent histories from transferring into Oklahoma public schools without proof of resolution.
Maddy summaryHB 1283 creates the Educators' Professional Liability Insurance Program, providing all public and charter school employees (including part-time staff) with automatic $2 million liability coverage per incident. Administered by Oklahoma's Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES), the program requires competitive bidding for insurance contracts and mandates annual written notices to employees about their coverage. School districts must notify new hires and all eligible staff annually, clarifying coverage is included in employment without additional action. The bill does not change existing tort claims laws or school district obligations, effective November 1, 2025.
Maddy summaryHB 1294 establishes the Education Reform Act of 2025 as the official name for future education legislation in Oklahoma. The bill sets November 1, 2025 as the effective date for this new act. It does not create any new policies or regulations but serves as a procedural measure to name and date the legislation. The bill affects the Oklahoma education system by providing a formal title and timeline for upcoming reforms.
Maddy summaryHB 1293 is a procedural bill that establishes the name "Education Reform Act of 2025" for future education legislation and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. The bill itself contains no substantive policy changes or mechanisms for education reform. It does not directly affect any specific groups or alter existing education programs. This is a naming and timing measure only, with no provisions described in the provided text. The bill remains in early committee referral stage with no further details available.
Maddy summaryHB 1292 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Education Reform Act of 2025" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. It does not establish new policies or alter existing laws, as it specifies the act "shall not be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes." The bill directly affects state legislative records by assigning an official title and effective date. It has no substantive provisions or mechanisms beyond this naming and timing detail, as confirmed by its non-codification status. This is a formal administrative measure, not a policy change.