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Timestamp: 2019-04-20 14:19:31+00:00

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Accessible Electronic and Information Technology: Oklahoma Statute Title 62; Sections 34.28, 34.29, 34.30, and 34.16.
The following sections of Oklahoma's Title 62 are relevant to electronic and information technology accessibility in the state.
§62-34.28. Accessibility of information technology for individuals with disabilities – Undue burden – Rules.
The Information Services Division of the Office of State Finance shall work in conjunction with the Department of Central Services to assure state compliance regarding accessibility of information technology for individuals with disabilities based on the provisions of Section 508 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998.
When developing, procuring, maintaining or using information technology, or when administering contracts or grants that include the procurement, development, upgrading, or replacement of information technology each state agency shall ensure, unless an undue burden would be imposed on the agency, that the information technology allows employees, program participants, and members of the general public access to use of information and data that is comparable to the access by individuals without disabilities.
Require state agencies to submit evidence of assurance of compliance with state standards on accessibility of information technology for individuals with disabilities developed in accordance with this section. For executive branch state agencies that are required to submit an annual operating plan pursuant to Section 41.5e of this title evidence of compliance shall be included in that report.
The Chief Information Officer and the Director of the Department of Central Services shall promulgate rules, as necessary, to implement the provisions of this section.
 Added by Laws 2004, c. 128, § 2, eff. July 1, 2004. Amended by Laws 2005, c. 391, § 3, eff. July 1, 2005. Renumbered from § 41.5t of this title by Laws 2009, c. 441, § 64, eff. July 1, 2009. Amended by Laws 2009, c. 451, § 17, eff. April 5, 2010.
NOTE: Laws 2009, c. 451, § 26, provides: “The provisions of Sections 3 through 15, 17 through 20, 22 and 23 of this act shall be effective and shall become operative on the effective date of the appointment of the first Chief Information Officer by the Governor as provided for in Section 2 of this act.” The first Chief Information Officer was appointed by the Governor on April 5, 2010.
“Undue burden” means significant difficulty or expense, including, but not limited to, difficulty or expense associated with technical feasibility.
 Added by Laws 2004, c. 128, § 3, eff. July 1, 2004. Amended by Laws 2006, c. 266, § 13, eff. July 1, 2006. Renumbered from § 41.5t.1 of this title by Laws 2009, c. 441, § 64, eff. July 1, 2009.
§62-34.30. Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Advisory Council – Creation and composition.
There is hereby re-created, to continue until July 1, 2014, the Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Advisory Council. The Advisory Council shall study and make recommendations concerning the accessibility for the disabled to publicly produced and provided electronic and information technology and to provide advice and assistance to the Information Services Division of the Office of State Finance on the development of accessibility standards and complaint procedures as provided for in Section 41.5t of this title.
Four representatives who are individuals with a disability, one who is blind or visually impaired, one who is deaf or hard of hearing, one with a mobility disability, and one with a cognitive disability and all of whom are users of information or electronic technology appointed by the Governor.
Members who were serving on the Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Task Force as of July 1, 2004, shall automatically be appointed to serve on the Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Advisory Council after July 1, 2004.
Provide advice and assistance to the Information Services Division of the Office of State Finance and the Department of Central Services on the development of accessibility standards and complaint procedures as provided for in Section 41.5t of this title.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate shall each designate a cochair from among the members of the Advisory Council.
A majority of the members of the Advisory Council shall constitute a quorum. A majority of the members present at a meeting may act for the Advisory Council.
Meetings of the Advisory Council shall be called by either cochair.
Proceedings of all meetings of the Advisory Council shall comply with the provisions of the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act.
The Advisory Council may divide into subcommittees in furtherance of its purpose.
Staff of the Oklahoma Able Tech, the state assistive technology program located at Oklahoma State University, shall serve as primary staff for the Advisory Council. Appropriate personnel from the Information Services Division and the Department of Central Services shall also assist with the work of the Advisory Council.
The Advisory Council may use the expertise and services of the staffs of the Oklahoma House of Representatives and State Senate and may, as necessary, seek the advice and services of experts in the field as well as other necessary professional and clerical staff.
All departments, officers, agencies, and employees of this state shall cooperate with the Advisory Council in fulfilling its duties and responsibilities including, but not limited to, providing any information, records, or reports requested by the Advisory Council.
Nonlegislative members of the Advisory Council shall be reimbursed by their appointing authorities or respective agencies for necessary travel expenses incurred in the performance of their duties in accordance with the State Travel Reimbursement Act.
 Added by Laws 2004, c. 128, § 4, eff. July 1, 2004. Amended by Laws 2006, c. 266, § 14, eff. July 1, 2006; Laws 2007, c. 98, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2007; Laws 2008, c. 330, § 1, emerg. eff. June 2, 2008; Laws 2009, c. 33, § 1, emerg. eff. April 13, 2009. Renumbered from § 41.5t.2 of this title by Laws 2009, c. 441, § 64, eff. July 1, 2009. Amended by Laws 2009, c. 451, § 18, eff. April 5, 2010; Laws 2010, c. 25, § 1.
§62-34.16. State agencies to submit annual one-year telecommunications and electronic information technology plan - Exception.
Such other information as the Information Services Division may require for analysis and consolidation into a statewide telecommunications and electronic information technology plan.
No agency of the executive branch of this state shall enter into any agreement for the acquisition, development, or enhancement of application systems software or for the acquisition of electronic information technology equipment or peripheral devices, including Internet and eGovernment, broadband, Wi-Fi or wireless networking, radio, including the interoperable radio communications system for state agencies, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), whether or not connected to such equipment, unless the cost of such acquisition, development, or enhancement has been included in the plan for the agency. The Information Services Division upon review of an information technology and telecommunication plan for the agency, shall submit in either printed or electronic form to the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate its findings and recommendations on all proposed new and expanded programs and expenditures for personnel and the purchase or acquisition of equipment, hardware, software, accessories, or services thereto, including but not limited to leases, rentals or lease-purchase, indicating that the associated cost meet or comply with Section 41.5a of this title.
The provisions of this section shall not apply to the telecommunications network known as OneNet whether said network is governed or operated by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education or any other state entity assigned responsibility for OneNet.
The provisions of this section shall not apply to CompSource Oklahoma if CompSource Oklahoma is operating pursuant to a pilot program authorized by Sections 3316 and 3317 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
 Added by Laws 1984, c. 290, § 6, operative July 1, 1984. Amended by Laws 1985, c. 344, § 6, emerg. eff. July 30, 1985; Laws 1996, c. 214, § 6, emerg. eff. May 21, 1996; Laws 1998, c. 45, § 1, emerg. eff. April 2, 1998; Laws 2004, c. 128, § 1, eff. July 1, 2004; Laws 2006, c. 266, § 3, eff. July 1, 2006. Renumbered from Title 62, § 41.5e by Laws 2009, c. 441, § 64, eff. July 1, 2009. Amended by Laws 2009, c. 451, § 7, eff. April 5, 2010; Laws 2010, c. 2, § 36, eff. April 5, 2010.
NOTE: Laws 2009, c. 454, § 8 repealed by Laws 2010, c. 2, § 37, eff. April 5, 2010.
NOTE: Laws 2010, c. 2, § 106, provides: “The provisions of Sections 32 through 43 and Sections 96 and 97 of this act shall be effective and shall become operative on the effective date of the appointment of the first Chief Information Officer by the Governor as provided in Section 34.11.1 of Title 62 of the Oklahoma Statutes.” The first Chief Information Officer was appointed by the Governor on April 5, 2010.

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