Sen. Michael Brooks

Primary SB 407

In committee · Oklahoma Senate · Lead sponsor

Federal funds; directing public school districts that receive certain federal funds to use certain portion to provide professional development to certain teachers. Effective date. Emergency.

Maddy summarySB 407 requires Oklahoma public school districts receiving federal education funds under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) to allocate 50% of those funds toward professional development for teachers who instruct English learners. It specifically targets teachers working with students identified as English learners - those with limited English proficiency or from homes where English is not the primary language, as reported in accreditation applications. The State Board of Education is tasked with monitoring compliance through rulemaking. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and declares an emergency to expedite implementation.

EducationSupports EducationMandates 50% of federal education funds for teacher professional development targeting English learner educators, directly funding and strengthening educator support within K-12 education.95% confidence ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRequires ESSA funds allocation for teacher training serving English learners (often immigrant students), directly providing educational services to support immigrant integration.90% confidence

In committee Feb 4, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 406

In committee · Oklahoma Senate · Lead sponsor

Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program; directing certain designated individuals to annually evaluate students based on certain eligibility. Effective date. Emergency.

Maddy summarySB 406 requires Oklahoma public and private schools to designate a counselor or teacher as a contact person at each school site. This contact person must annually evaluate students in grades 8-11 based on eligibility criteria for the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program, including financial need and academic behavior standards. The contact must inform eligible students and their parents about the program and have them sign agreements committing to regular school attendance, avoiding substance abuse, and other specified requirements. Students who fail to comply with these agreements lose eligibility for program benefits. The bill directly affects students in grades 8-11 and school staff designated as program contacts.

EducationSupports EducationBill mandates school contact persons to evaluate students for higher education program access, ensuring eligibility awareness and attendance commitments, expanding educational opportunity.90% confidence

In committee Feb 4, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1701

Signed into law · Oklahoma Senate · Lead sponsor

Guardianship; creating the Oklahoma Standby Guardianship Act; establishing requirements for certain guardianship. Effective date.

Signed into law Apr 22, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 655

In committee · Oklahoma Senate · Lead sponsor

Motor vehicles; authorizing certain charge only under certain circumstances. Effective date.

In committee Feb 29, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1584

In committee · Oklahoma Senate · Lead sponsor

Memorial highways and bridges; designating the Sgt. Meagan Burke Memorial Bridge. Effective date.

In committee Feb 28, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1326

In committee · Oklahoma Senate · Lead sponsor

Mary Rippy Violent Crime Offenders Registration Act; requiring persons convicted of certain crimes to register as violent crime offenders. Effective date.

In committee Feb 6, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1409

In committee · Oklahoma Senate · Lead sponsor

Driver licenses; expanding eligibility for driver license under certain circumstances. Effective date.

In committee Feb 6, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1810

In committee · Oklahoma Senate · Lead sponsor

Sealing of court records; requiring sealing of records upon dismissal of certain case; providing exceptions to access of certain records. Effective date.

In committee Feb 6, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1723

In committee · Oklahoma Senate · Lead sponsor

Substance abuse services; granting certain Medicaid reimbursement protection to certified alcohol and drug counselors. Effective date.

In committee Feb 6, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1721

In committee · Oklahoma Senate · Lead sponsor

Long-term care; requiring certain curricula and standards to include specified subjects. Effective date.

In committee Feb 6, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track