Sen. Brenda Stanley

Maddy summaryHB 1940 amends the Oklahoma Charter Schools Act, modifying the criteria for who can sponsor charter schools. It expands the authority of the Statewide Charter School Board to sponsor charter schools that provide educational services to youth under the supervision of a *county*, in addition to those under state supervision. This specific change applies when the charter school applicant is the Office of Juvenile Affairs or a contractor working with them. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates the second week in May as "Lung Cancer Action Week" in Oklahoma. It aims to raise public awareness about lung cancer, emphasizing the importance of early detection and screening for high-risk individuals - particularly noting that only 9% of Oklahoma's high-risk population currently receives screenings. The resolution encourages all Oklahomans to learn about lung cancer risk factors and take action, aligning with the American Lung Association's national LUNG FORCE initiative. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or funding but seeks to promote community engagement around a leading cause of cancer deaths.

Maddy summaryHB 1465 updates Oklahoma teacher salary rules to count up to five years of military service (including National Guard) during a national emergency toward salary increments and retirement benefits. This directly affects Oklahoma public school teachers who served in the military, allowing their service to count toward their salary progression and retirement eligibility. The bill caps this credit at five years total, regardless of the service period. It became effective without the Governor's signature on May 7, 2025, and modifies existing salary schedules to reflect this change.

Maddy summaryHB 1465 updates Oklahoma laws concerning teacher salaries and experience recognition in public schools. It clarifies that up to five years of military service during a national emergency can be counted towards annual salary increments, Foundation Aid computations, and the Teachers' Retirement System, defining specific branches of military service. The bill also maintains the minimum salary schedule for certified public school personnel. Additionally, it specifies how out-of-state, out-of-country, and certain state agency teaching experience is recognized for certification and salary increments, with a five-year cap for state purposes on military and out-of-state/country experience credit.

Maddy summaryOklahoma Senate Resolution 17 officially designates the second week in May as Lung Cancer Action Week throughout the state. This resolution encourages all Oklahoma residents to learn more about lung cancer, its risk factors, and early detection.

Maddy summaryHB 1688 amends Oklahoma's vital records laws to require biological sex designation on birth certificates issued under state law, effective April 25, 2022. It directly affects parents, healthcare providers preparing birth certificates, and the State Registrar of Vital Statistics. The bill adds definitions for terms like "vital statistics" and clarifies procedures for birth certificate registration, including a new requirement that biological sex be designated on all birth certificates. This change modifies existing procedures under Section 1-311, subsection G of Oklahoma Statutes, and does not alter paternity determination processes. The bill was enacted without gubernatorial signature on May 6, 2025.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1688 amends Oklahoma statutes related to vital records, including birth, death, and fetal death certificates, affecting individuals and the process of documenting key life events. The bill adds a definition for "minor correction" to vital records, requiring clear and convincing evidence of an objective error for such changes. It updates procedures for filing birth certificates, specifying timelines and clarifying how paternity is established and recorded based on marital status or legal acknowledgments. Additionally, it outlines the process for issuing birth certificates in cases involving prearranged legal contracts, such as surrogacy, requiring both an initial certificate and a subsequent one for intended parents.

Maddy summarySB 930 grants Oklahoma shared authority with the U.S. military to handle juvenile-related cases (like delinquency and child welfare) on military installations within the state. It requires the military to submit a detailed request with property boundaries and specific case types, which the Governor must verify before accepting. Once accepted, Oklahoma state agencies can choose to enter voluntary agreements with military officials for joint handling of these cases, but the state assumes no liability. This affects Oklahoma’s juvenile services agencies and military installations, specifically targeting matters involving minors’ safety and welfare.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 930 allows the State of Oklahoma to establish concurrent jurisdiction with the United States over military installations within the state. This aims to ensure state law enforcement services, particularly for juvenile matters, are available on these properties. The concurrent jurisdiction becomes effective when the Governor formally accepts a request from a U.S. military officer overseeing the property, provided the request meets specific documentation requirements. Once established, state agencies may enter into reciprocal agreements with federal agencies to define duties, but the state does not incur liability by accepting this jurisdiction.

Maddy summarySB 410 requires Oklahoma public high school students in grades 8-12 to complete a computer science unit to earn a standard diploma starting with the 2024-2025 school year. This replaces the previous requirement for two world language units with a new computer technology course requirement covering programming, hardware, and business applications like spreadsheets. The bill mandates that this unit must be approved for college admission and excludes basic keyboarding or typing courses. It directly affects all students pursuing standard diplomas in Oklahoma public high schools under the updated graduation requirements.