Sen. Ally Seifried

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural amendment to HB 2800, which modifies punctuation in a section about property owners' associations and financial assessments. The amendment deletes the word "or" and inserts a comma after "fines" in the text. It does not change any substantive policy or create new requirements. The amendment passed the House with strong support (73-14) and was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Maddy summarySB 885, the Safe Screens for Kids Act, requires social media platforms to obtain parental consent before minors under 18 in Oklahoma can create accounts, verify user ages, and grant parents full access to their children’s accounts and activity. The bill prohibits platforms from collecting data from minors (except de-identified data), showing targeted ads to minors, using algorithms to personalize content based on minors’ behavior, or designing features that encourage excessive use or exploit psychological vulnerabilities. It also bans platforms from using minors’ data for advertising or personalization and allows Oklahoma’s Attorney General to enforce compliance through civil actions. The law takes effect November 1, 2025, directly impacting social media companies operating in Oklahoma and their minor users.

Maddy summarySB 885, the "Safe Screens for Kids Act," requires social media platforms operating in Oklahoma to obtain parental permission before allowing minors under 18 to create accounts, verify users' ages, and provide parents full access to their children's accounts. The bill prohibits platforms from collecting identifiable data from minors, targeting them with ads, or using algorithms to personalize content based on their behavior, and bans features designed to encourage excessive use. It also restricts platforms from exploiting minors' psychological vulnerabilities or using their data in ways that conflict with their best interests. The Oklahoma Attorney General can enforce these rules through civil actions or penalties for violations.

Maddy summarySB 388 allows students enrolled in charter schools or virtual charter schools to participate in public school extracurricular activities, such as sports or clubs, if they meet residency requirements. It requires school associations to update their policies to include these students and amends Oklahoma’s Extracurricular Activities Accountability Act (70 O.S. 27-103) to reflect this change. The bill defines "resident school district" based on student residence and applies to all charter schools, including virtual ones, effective July 1, 2024. This policy change directly affects students in non-traditional schools seeking equal access to campus activities.

Maddy summarySB 1100 amends Oklahoma's domestic abuse sentencing laws to increase penalties for assaults against intimate partners or family members, including longer prison terms for repeat offenses and specific provisions for cases involving pregnant victims. The bill requires courts to mandate court-ordered assessments and participation in certified batterers' intervention programs (minimum 52 weeks) or alternative programs (minimum 26 weeks) as a condition of suspended or deferred sentences for domestic abuse convictions. Defendants must complete these programs, with three consecutive or seven total unexcused absences serving as evidence for probation revocation. The law directly affects individuals convicted of domestic abuse, courts managing these cases, and certified domestic violence program providers overseeing the required treatment.

Maddy summarySB 1100 amends Oklahoma's domestic abuse sentencing laws to require courts to mandate specific assessments and treatment programs for offenders convicted of domestic assault or battery against intimate partners or family members. It mandates that defendants complete either a 52-week certified batterers' intervention program or a 26-week alternative program certified by the Attorney General, including pre- and post-program evaluations. The law specifies that three consecutive unexcused absences or seven total absences in 52 weeks constitute a probation violation. This directly affects individuals convicted of domestic abuse under Oklahoma Statutes § 644, focusing on rehabilitation through structured programs rather than solely increasing penalties.

Maddy summarySB 388 allows students enrolled in charter schools or virtual charter schools to participate in extracurricular activities (like sports or clubs) offered by their resident school district. It requires eligibility to be determined by the district's existing rules and policies, not by the charter school. The bill defines "resident school district" as the public school district where the student lives, as established under Oklahoma law. This change directly affects charter/virtual charter students seeking to join activities at their neighborhood school district. The bill amends Oklahoma Statutes Sections 3-140 and 27-103 to implement this policy.

Maddy summaryHB 1151 changes Oklahoma school district election schedules and board terms. It mandates that school board elections occur on the first Tuesday of April in even-numbered years (instead of November), with primaries in February (adjusted if a Presidential Primary occurs). The bill shortens terms for elementary school boards to 3 years (from 4) and standardizes 4-year terms for other districts. Additionally, it requires run-off elections in districts with over 10,000 students if no candidate receives a majority in the initial vote. This directly affects all Oklahoma public school districts and their elected board members.

Maddy summarySB 141 requires Oklahoma's State Board of Education to issue a request for proposals by November 2025 for a statewide student information system that school districts must use by July 2027. The bill mandates the system include specific technical standards like XML data formats, interoperability protocols, and federal reporting capabilities to ensure consistent data sharing for state aid calculations, testing programs, and student mobility tracking. School districts must comply with these requirements or risk forfeiting state aid payments under amended funding rules. The system is designed to streamline data collection for state and federal education reporting, with the State Department of Education responsible for implementation by July 2027.

Maddy summarySB 141 requires Oklahoma's State Board of Education to issue a request for proposals by November 1, 2025, for a new statewide student information system. The system must meet specific technical standards (like standardized data formats and interoperability protocols) to track student enrollment, test data, and funding allocations. It directly affects all Oklahoma public school districts, which must transition to using this system starting July 1, 2027. The State Department of Education must implement the selected system by July 1, 2027, providing necessary training and data conversion support to school districts.