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2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-21-103. Private school license.

A. It shall be unlawful to establish, conduct, operate or maintain a private school, to solicit or canvass for scholarships or tuition to a private school, or to offer a program of education or training unless a license granting state authorization to operate such school has been issued by the Board and is in effect. A private school shall be issued only one license, regardless of the number of locations operated by such school.
B. Upon application for a license or renewal of a license, each private school shall designate a main school location. Designation of a main school and one or more branches should mirror the designations used for federal funding or accreditation.
Added by Laws 1970, c. 65, § 3, operative July 1, 1970. Renumbered from Title 70, § 1444.3 by Laws 1971, c. 281, § 24-123, eff. July 2, 1971. Amended by Laws 1976, c. 86, § 2, emerg. eff. May 4, 1976; Laws 1978, c. 217, § 1, emerg. eff. April 21, 1978; Laws 1982, c. 303, § 7, operative July 1, 1982; Laws 1991, c. 270, § 19, eff. July 1, 1991; Laws 1995, c. 305, § 19, eff. July 1, 1995; Laws 2004, c. 172, § 1, eff. July 1, 2004; Laws 2014, c. 276, § 5.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-21-104. Private school solicitor's permit

It shall be unlawful for any person, acting as an agent or representative of a private school giving classroom, correspondence, or distance education instruction, whether such private school be located inside or outside the State of Oklahoma, to canvass or solicit prospective students in the State of Oklahoma, except on the established and legal premises of the school, for the purpose of selling to such student any scholarship or tuition in the private school, or to take payment for the same in money, notes or other evidence of indebtedness, unless the private school has been licensed under this act, and unless a private school solicitor's license for such purpose has been issued to such person.
Added by Laws 1970, c. 65, § 4, operative July 1, 1970. Renumbered from Title 70, § 1444.4 by Laws 1971, c. 281, § 24-123, eff. July 2, 1971. Amended by Laws 1976, c. 86, § 3, emerg. eff. May 4, 1976; Laws 2014, c. 276, § 6.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-21-105. Application for license or permit.

A. Applications for a private school license or a private school solicitor's license shall:
1. Be filed with the Oklahoma Board of Private Vocational Schools in the manner and upon forms from the Board or substantially similar to forms implemented by the Board; and
2. Include but not be limited to the following disclosures:
a.
the name, mailing address and telephone number of the Board for the purposes of directing student complaints to the Board, and
b.
documentation of whether the proposed school will provide only postsecondary education and training or if a person who has not yet achieved a high school diploma or its equivalency will be admitted and under what specific circumstances.
B. Submissions to the Board shall be date-stamped as of the date of the physical receipt when the office is open for business.
Added by Laws 1970, c. 65, § 5, operative July 1, 1970. Renumbered from Title 70, § 1444.5 by Laws 1971, c. 281, § 24-123, eff. July 2, 1971. Amended by Laws 2014, c. 276, § 7.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-21-105.1. Education and training programs to be considered for licensure.

A. The existence of a private school, for the purpose of requiring a state authorization license to be obtained, shall be determined by the education or training program that is offered or proposed to be offered and such other school attributes as enumerated by the Legislature or the Oklahoma Board of Private Vocational Schools.
B. Training and education programs to be considered for state authorization licensure include:
1. Training or education that pertains to a business, professional, trade or industrial occupation or vocational-technical field that may result in the receipt of a degree, diploma or certificate;
2. Improvement or enhancement of specific or general business skills that may be used in one or more occupations;
3. Preparing a person to instruct subject matter that might otherwise not require private school licensing, such as a recreational, avocational or hobby activity, if the future instructor's training may result in the future teacher receiving remuneration for the training he or she will offer; and
4. Providing a program of prelicensing or exam preparation when not licensed or approved by another state agency.
C. Training or education to be licensed for state authorization by the Board may include a program that is offered through:
1. Traditional classrooms;
2. Short-term programs such as a seminar or workshop that does not qualify for an exemption from licensing and offers to improve or enhance specific or general business skills that may be used in one or more occupations;
3. Correspondence; and
4. Distance education.
D. An entity shall be treated as a school for purposes of licensing regardless of whether the entity:
1. Identifies itself as a school or other similar term;
2. Owns, rents or leases a physical facility or has physical space donated to conduct classes or to host a correspondence or distance education program;
3. Possesses any specific tax status granted by the Internal Revenue Service or a state's taxation authority; or
4. Proposes funding that may or may not be limited to receiving monies or other consideration through the U.S. Department of Education's Title IV or other federal mechanisms, privately paid tuition, student loans, grants, scholarships or receipt of other consideration.
Added by Laws 2014, c. 276, § 8.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-21-105.2. Retention of student records prior to closure.

After a school, seminar or workshop either voluntarily decides to cease offering all programs of instruction or is required to do so through proper enforcement of this act or the Oklahoma Board of Private Vocational Schools' minimum standards, the entity shall, before closure is complete, provide the Board with its appropriate arrangement for the permanent retention of students’ records.
Added by Laws 2014, c. 276, § 9.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-21-108. Revocation of license or permit - Nontransferability.

A license or permit issued or renewed under the provisions of this act may, after reasonable notice to the private school and an opportunity to be heard, be revoked by the Board for a failure of the private school to maintain the accreditation or the minimum standards fixed by the Board by which such private school obtained its license, or to maintain the bond required by Section 6 of this act, or for a violation of any of the rules and regulations pertaining to minimum standards of the Board. No license or permit issued under this act shall be transferable.
Added by Laws 1970, c. 65, § 8, operative July 1, 1970. Amended by Laws 1971, c. 281, § 24-123, eff. July 1, 1971.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-21-109. Enforcement of act.

The Attorney General or any local prosecuting officer, at the request of the Board or on his own motion, may bring any appropriate action or proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction for the enforcement of this act.
Added by Laws 1970, c. 65, § 9, operative July 1, 1970. Amended by Laws 1971, c. 281, § 24-123, eff. July 2, 1971.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-21-110. Judicial review.

Any action of the Board respecting the issuance, denial, or revocation of a permit pursuant to Sections 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 of this act shall be subject to judicial review by the district court having jurisdiction.
Laws 1970, c. 65, § 10, operative July 1, 1970; Laws 1971, c. 281, § 24-123, eff. July 2, 1971.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-21-111. Penalties.

Any person violating any of the provisions of this act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) nor more than Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00), or by imprisonment for a period of time not to exceed thirty (30) days.
Added by Laws 1970, c. 65, § 11, operative July 1, 1970. Renumbered from § 1444.11 of this title by Laws 1971, c. 281, § 24-123, eff. July 2, 1971. Amended by Laws 2004, c. 172, § 3, eff. July 1, 2004.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-21-112. Tax status.

Nothing in this act shall be intended to give private schools tax exemption status except as provided by law. This act shall apply to an entity defined as a private school regardless of that entity's federal or state tax classification.
Added by Laws 1970, c. 65, § 13, operative July 1, 1970. Renumbered from Title 70, § 1444.12 by Laws 1971, c. 281, § 24-123, eff. July 2, 1971; Laws 2014, c. 276, § 11.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-21-116. Oklahoma Board of Private Vocational Schools Revolving Fund.

There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Oklahoma Board of Private Vocational Schools to be designated the "Oklahoma Board of Private Vocational Schools Revolving Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of all monies received by the Oklahoma Board of Private Vocational Schools from all fees and penalties collected by the Board pursuant to this act or rules promulgated and any other funds obtained or received by the Board. All monies in the fund shall be used exclusively for the purpose of operations and functions of the Oklahoma Board of Private Vocational Schools. All monies accruing to the credit of the fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the Oklahoma Board of Private Vocational Schools. Expenditures from the fund shall be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims filed as prescribed by law with the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment.
Added by Laws 2004, c. 172, § 4, eff. July 1, 2004. Amended by Laws 2004, c. 399, § 1, eff. July 1, 2004; Laws 2012, c. 277, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2012; Laws 2013, c. 15, § 98, emerg. eff. April 8, 2013; Laws 2014, c. 276, § 12.
NOTE: Laws 2012, c. 304, § 612 repealed by Laws 2013, c. 15, § 99, emerg. eff. April 8, 2013.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-22-102. "Public School" - Defined.

The term "Public School" as used herein shall include a school district as provided in the Oklahoma Statutes. The term "auditor" as used herein means a person or partnership who makes an audit and prepares a report thereon as provided in this article.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 281, § 22-102, eff. July 2, 1971.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-22-103. Annual audits - Final exit interview.

A. The board of education of each school district in this state shall provide for and cause to be made an annual audit of such school district for each fiscal year. Said audit shall be a financial audit and a compliance audit of all funds of the school district, including the records of all student activity funds designated in Section 5-129 of this title. Such audit or audits shall be made at the end of the fiscal year; provided, however, the local board of education may require that audits be made at more frequent intervals.
B. Findings of material weaknesses, qualifications of the auditor's report and of defalcations, or a report of lack of such findings, shall be communicated in writing to the board. Upon completion of an audit, the auditor shall conduct the final exit interview at a meeting of the board. No part of the final exit interview shall be conducted with any employee of the board except in open meeting of the board; provided, portions of the final exit interview related to matters which the board is authorized by law to consider in executive session may be so considered.
Laws 1971, c. 281, § 22-103, eff. July 2, 1971; Laws 1982, c. 111, § 1, emerg. eff. April 6, 1982; Laws 1989, c. 335, § 21, eff. July 1, 1989; Laws 1993, c. 361, § 9, eff. July 1, 1993; Laws 2005, c. 472, § 14, eff. July 1, 2005.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-22-105. Expenses.

The expenses of audits required by this article, whether ordered by the local board of education or the State Board of Education, shall be paid by the local board of education for which the audit is made. It shall be the duty of the board of education of the local public school to make provision for payment of said expenses.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 281, § 22-105, eff. July 2, 1971.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-22-106. Preparation of budgets and financial statements.

The board of education may employ persons other than those enumerated in Section 22-102 of this article for the preparation of the estimate of needs and financial statement for presentation to the county excise board.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 281, § 22-106, eff. July 2, 1971.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-22-108. Auditor's opinion - Time to complete - Distribution of copies.

A. Each audit of the financial statements of a school district required by the Oklahoma Public School Audit Law shall be completed and the auditor's opinion thereon shall be submitted by the firm to the district board of education within nine (9) months after the close of the fiscal year of the district board of education.
B. One copy of the auditor's opinions and related financial statements shall be maintained by the district board of education as a public record for public inspection at all reasonable times at the office of the district board of education. A copy or a hyperlink to a copy of the most recent audit shall be posted on the front page of the school district website for public inspection. All records shall be kept at least five (5) years.
C. The district board of education shall forward a copy of the auditor's opinions and related financial statements to the State Board of Education and the State Auditor and Inspector within thirty (30) days after receipt of the audit. The State Board of Education shall retain such copy in its office as a public record where it shall be available for public inspection at all reasonable times.
D. The State Board of Education may make inquiries it deems necessary to determine that each district board of education is properly complying with the Oklahoma Public School Audit Law. If within eleven (11) months after the end of the fiscal year of the school district a copy of the auditor's opinions and related financial statements has not been received by the State Board of Education and by the State Auditor and Inspector, an inquiry shall be made by the State Auditor and Inspector as to why such auditor's opinions and related financial statements have not been filed, pursuant to the provisions of Section 212A of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes. Should the State Auditor and Inspector find that the district board of education has failed to cause an annual audit of the financial statements and compliance requirements of the school district to be commenced, the State Auditor and Inspector shall make a written demand on the board to complete and file such annual audit of the financial statements and compliance requirements of the school district within thirty (30) days of the date of such demand.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 281, § 22-108, eff. July 2, 1971. Amended by Laws 1979, c. 30, § 132, emerg. eff. April 6, 1979; Laws 2010, c. 477, § 3, eff. July 1, 2010; Laws 2021, c. 63, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2021.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-22-109. Examination of the auditor's opinions - Deficiencies.

The State Auditor and Inspector shall examine all auditor’s opinions and related financial statements submitted to it and shall determine whether the auditor’s opinions and related financial statements comply with the provisions of the Oklahoma Public School Audit Law. If the State Auditor and Inspector finds that they have not been complied with, the State Auditor and Inspector shall notify the district board of education and the firm that submitted the auditor’s opinions and related financial statements by submitting to them a statement of deficiencies. If the deficiencies are not corrected within ninety (90) days from the date of the statement of deficiencies or within twelve (12) months after the end of the fiscal year of the school district, whichever is later, the State Auditor and Inspector shall make or cause an audit to be made in the manner provided for in Section 22-108 of this title. Any school district audited pursuant to this section shall pay for the cost of the audit as provided by Section 212A of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 281, § 22-109, eff. July 2, 1971. Amended by Laws 2010, c. 477, § 4, eff. July 1, 2010.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-22-110. False statements in auditor's opinions - False information - Penalty.

A. In any case where a firm has knowingly issued auditor’s opinions and related financial statements, required under the provisions of the Oklahoma Public School Audit Law, containing any false or misleading statements, the State Auditor and Inspector shall report such violation in writing to the board of education of such school district and to the Oklahoma Accountancy Board. The State Auditor and Inspector shall revoke their rights to perform such audits in the future.
B. Any member of the governing body of the district board of education or any member, officer, employee or agency of any department, board or commission of the school district who knowingly and willfully furnishes to the firm or to an employee of the firm any false or fraudulent information shall be deemed guilty of malfeasance, and upon conviction, the court shall enter judgment that such person so convicted shall be removed from office or employment of the school district. It shall be the duty of the court rendering such judgment to cause immediate notice of such removal from office or employment to be given to the proper officer of the school district so that the vacancy thus caused may be filled.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 281, § 22-110, eff. July 2, 1971. Amended by Laws 2005, c. 472, § 16, eff. July 1, 2005; Laws 2010, c. 477, § 5, eff. July 1, 2010.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-22-111. Duties of board of education - Removal of members.

It shall be the duty of each local board of education to cause such audits to be made in accordance with this article. It shall be the further duty of said board to file a copy of said audit with the proper authorities set forth in this article. Such filings shall be not later than thirty (30) days after completion of the audit. Any court of competent jurisdiction shall have the power to remove members of such board from office for violation of this article.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 281, § 22-111, eff. July 2, 1971.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-23-101. Purpose of the Television Authority.

It is the intent of the Oklahoma Legislature and the purpose of this article to make educational television services available to all Oklahoma citizens on a coordinated statewide basis. Said educational television services shall be provided by and through the various educational and cultural agencies in the State of Oklahoma under the direction and supervision of the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority hereinafter created.
The Oklahoma Educational Television Authority is hereby authorized and empowered to plan, construct, repair, maintain and operate educational television facilities with channels assigned by the Federal Communications Commission to the State of Oklahoma for educational television purposes. The purpose of said Authority shall be to provide a statewide educational television system, including any arrangements for extension thereof and interchanges and rental as may be necessary in establishing such statewide facilities.
The Oklahoma Educational Television Authority is hereby authorized to issue revenue bonds of the Authority payable solely from dedicated revenues to pay the cost of providing educational television facilities as authorized in this article. Such revenue bonds shall never become obligations of the State of Oklahoma, but shall be retired by the Authority as provided in this article. Such revenue bonds shall contain on the face thereof a statement to the effect that neither the state nor the Authority shall be obligated to pay the same or the interest thereon except from revenues dedicated by the Legislature, and that neither the faith and credit nor the taxing power of the state or any political subdivision thereof is pledged, or may hereafter be pledged, to the payment of the principal of, or the interest on, such bonds.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 281, § 23-101, eff. July 2, 1971.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-23-102. Advertising unlawful

It shall be unlawful for the Authority to permit any individual, company, corporation, or organization to advertise or otherwise attempt to sell its products or services through the use of the facilities controlled by the Authority; and it shall also be unlawful for said Authority to permit any individual or organization to in any way sponsor the election of any party or individual for any public office; provided, however, that nothing in this section shall be construed in a manner which would exclude announcements and programs of nonprofit charitable and educational organizations which are for the public good. Information programs sponsored by legally authorized agencies of the state and federal governments for the public good are to be considered proper program material. Provided further, that the influence, direction or attempt to influence or direct the program content or programs shown on public television by an elected official or his representative for the purposes of personal gain or political benefit, direct or indirect, shall be unlawful and that violation of this section shall be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment not to exceed one (1) year, or both.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 281, § 23-102, eff. July 2, 1971. Amended by Laws 1976, c. 275, § 4, emerg. eff. June 17, 1976.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-23-106.1. Executive Director.

The chief executive officer of the Authority shall be the Executive Director, who shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Authority. The Executive Director shall be appointed solely on the basis of his qualifications to administer and direct the affairs of the Oklahoma Educational Television Network. The Authority shall fix the salary of the Executive Director.
Added by Laws 1983, c. 172, § 3, operative July 1, 1983.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-23-106.2. Powers and duties of Executive Director.

Subject to the policies, rules, and regulations of the Authority, the Executive Director shall:
1. recommend to the Authority the appointment, promotion, demotion, suspension, or removal of all administrative officers and employees of the Oklahoma Educational Television Network whose function is to postaudit said Network or make studies or investigations which are independent of the Executive Director; and
2. organize, regulate, direct, supervise, and control all administrative personnel whose appointment he is authorized to make or recommend and all property he is authorized by the Authority to keep or use; and
3. establish an accounting system for the Oklahoma Educational Television Network and supervise the handling of all funds of said Network; and
4. annually prepare a budget and submit said budget to the Authority, administer the budget after it goes into effect, and recommend to the Authority any changes in the budget which he may deem necessary; and
5. submit to the Authority a report on the finances and administrative activities of the Oklahoma Educational Television Network at the end of each calendar month and each fiscal year, and submit such other reports as the Authority may require; and
6. advise the Authority on the financial condition and the needs of the Oklahoma Educational Television Network, and make such recommendations to the Authority as he may deem necessary; and
7. perform such other duties and have such other powers as the Authority may prescribe.
Added by Laws 1983, c. 172, § 4, operative July 1, 1983.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-23-107. Powers continued.

The Authority is hereby authorized and empowered to acquire by purchase, whenever it shall deem such purchase expedient, any land, property, rights, rights-of-way, franchises, easements, or other interests in lands as it may deem necessary or convenient for the construction, maintenance, and operation of the facilities upon such terms and at such price as may be considered by it to be reasonable and can be agreed upon between the Authority and the owner thereof, and to take title thereto in the name of the Authority.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 281, § 23-107, eff. July 2, 1971.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-23-108. The Authority has power to condemn property.

Whenever a reasonable price cannot be agreed upon, or whenever the owner is legally incapacitated, or is absent, unknown, or unable to convey valid title, the Authority is hereby authorized and empowered to acquire by condemnation proceedings in the same manner as land is condemned for railroad purposes any land, property, rights, rights-of-way, franchises, easements, or other property deemed necessary or convenient for the construction or the efficient operation of any facilities, or necessary in the restoration of public or private property damaged or destroyed. No act or obligation of the Authority shall impose any liability upon the state or the Authority except such as may be paid from the funds provided under the authority of the article.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 281, § 23-108, eff. July 2, 1971.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-23-110. Sinking Fund.

The principal and interest necessary to retire any bonds issued by the Authority shall be paid out of the "Oklahoma Educational Television Bond Sinking Fund" hereinafter established by Section 23-111 of this article.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 281, § 23-110, eff. July 2, 1971.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-23-111. Creation of Sinking Fund.

There is hereby created the Oklahoma Educational Television Bond Sinking Fund in the State Treasury and the State Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to transfer revenues accruing to the Public Building Fund, not otherwise appropriated as of the date this article becomes effective, to the Oklahoma Educational Television Bond Sinking Fund to be used solely for the purpose of retiring bonds issued by the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 281, § 23-111, eff. July 2, 1971.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-23-112. Trust agreements.

In the discretion of the Authority any bonds issued under the provisions of this article may be secured by a trust agreement by and between the Authority and a corporate trustee which may be any trust company or bank having the powers of a trust company within or without the state. Such trust agreement may pledge or assign the revenues to be received from the project constructed by the use of the proceeds of the bonds, but shall not convey or mortgage any project or part thereof. Such trust agreement or resolution providing for the issuance of such bonds may contain such provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the bondholders as may be reasonable and proper and not in violation of law, including covenants setting forth the duties of the Authority in relation to the acquisition of property and the construction, improvement, maintenance, repair, operation and insurance of the project in connection with which such bonds shall have been authorized, and the custody, safeguarding and application of all monies, and provisions for the employment of consultants or operation of such project or projects. It shall be lawful for any bank or trust company incorporated under the laws of the state which may act as depository of the proceeds of bonds or of revenues to furnish such indemnifying bonds or to pledge such securities as may be required by the Authority. Any such trust agreement may set forth the rights and remedies of the bondholders and of the trustee, and may restrict the individual right of action by bondholders as is customary in trust agreements or trust indentures securing bonds and debentures of corporations. In addition to the foregoing any such trust agreement may contain such other provisions as the Authority may deem reasonable and proper for the security of the bondholders. All expenses incurred in carrying out the provisions of such trust agreement may be treated as part of the cost of the operation of the project or projects.
Laws 1971, c. 281, § 23-112, eff. July 2, 1971.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-23-114. Monies received are trust funds.

All monies received pursuant to the authority of this article, whether as proceeds from the sale of bonds or other revenues, shall be deemed to be trust funds, to be held and applied solely as provided in this article. The resolution authorizing the bonds of any issue or the trust agreement securing such bonds shall provide that any officer to whom, or any bank or trust company to which, such monies shall be paid shall act as trustee of such monies and shall hold and apply the same for the purposes hereof, subject to such regulations as this article and such resolution or trust agreement may provide.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 281, § 23-114, eff. July 2, 1971.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-23-115. Rights of trustee.

Any holder of bonds issued under the provisions of this article or any of the coupons appertaining thereto, and the trustee under the trust agreement, except to the extent the rights herein given may be restricted by such trust agreement, may, either at law or in equity, by suit, action, mandamus or other proceeding protect and enforce any and all rights under the laws of the state or granted hereunder or under such trust agreement or the resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds, and may enforce and compel the performance of all duties required by this article or by such trust agreement or resolution to be performed by the Authority or by any officer thereof including the fixing, charging and collecting of fees.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 281, § 23-115, eff. July 2, 1971.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-23-116. Authority tax exempt.

The exercise of the powers granted by this article will be in all respects for the benefit of the people of the state, to serve their educational and cultural interests and needs, and for the improvement of their health and living conditions. The operation and maintenance of projects by the Authority will constitute the performance of essential governmental functions, and the Authority shall not be required to pay any taxes or assessments upon any project or any property acquired or used by the Authority under the provisions of this article or upon the income therefrom, and the bonds issued under the provisions of this article, their transfer and the income therefrom, including any profit made on the sale thereof, shall at all times be free from taxation within the state.
Laws 1971, c. 281, § 23-116, eff. July 2, 1971.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-23-117. Securities of bonds.

Bonds issued under the provisions of this article are hereby made securities by which all banks, trust companies, trust and loan associations, investment companies and others carrying on a banking business, all insurance companies and insurance associations, and others carrying on an insurance business may legally and properly invest funds including capital in their control or belonging to them.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 281, § 23-117, eff. July 2, 1971.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-23-118. Projects to become part of the State Educational System.

Each project when constructed and placed in use shall be maintained and kept in good condition and repair by the Authority. When all bonds issued under the provisions of this article in connection with any project and the interest thereon shall have been paid or a sufficient amount for the payment of all such bonds and the interest thereon to the maturity thereof shall have been set aside in trust for the benefit of the bondholders, such project, if then in good condition and repair to the satisfaction of the State Legislature, shall become part of the State Educational System.
All counties, cities, towns, municipalities and school districts of the state and all state boards, commissions, officials, and other public agencies, notwithstanding any contrary provision of law, are hereby authorized and empowered:
1. To lease, lend, grant or convey to the Authority at its request upon such terms and conditions as the proper authorities of such counties, cities, towns, municipalities, school districts of the state, and all state boards, commissions, officials and other public agencies may deem reasonable and fair and without the necessity for any advertisement, order of court or other action or formality other than the regular and formal action of the authorities concerned, any personal property, real property and other things of value which may be necessary or convenient to the effectuation of the authorized purposes of the Authority, including real property already devoted to public use; and
2. To lease, rent or contract from the Authority for telecasting purposes, any programs that would be beneficial to their interest and that of the State of Oklahoma.
Laws 1971, c. 281, § 23-118, eff. July 2, 1971.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-23-120. Bond application may be filed with Oklahoma Supreme Court.

The Authority is authorized in its discretion to file an application with the Supreme Court of Oklahoma for the approval of any bonds to be issued thereunder, and exclusive original jurisdiction is hereby conferred upon the Supreme Court to hear and determine each such application. It shall be the duty of the Court to consider and pass upon the applications and any protests which may be filed thereto as speedily as possible. Notice of the hearing on each application shall be given by notice published in a newspaper of general circulation in the state that on a day named the Authority will ask the Court to hear its application and approve the bonds. Such notice shall inform all persons interested that they may file protests against the issuance of the bonds and be present at the hearing and contest the legality thereof. Such notice shall be published one time not less than ten (10) days prior to the date named for the hearing and the hearing may be adjourned from time to time in the discretion of the Court. If the Court shall be satisfied that the bonds have been properly authorized in accordance with this article and that when issued, they will constitute valid obligations in accordance with their terms, the Court shall render its written opinion approving the bonds and shall fix the time within which a petition for rehearing may be filed. The decision of the Court shall be a judicial determination of the validity of the bonds, shall be conclusive as to the Authority, its officers and agents, and thereafter the bonds so approved and the revenues pledged to their payment shall be incontestable in any court in the State of Oklahoma.
Laws 1971, c. 281, § 23-120, eff. July 2, 1971.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-23-121. Authority is authorized to issue refunding bonds.

The Authority is hereby authorized to provide by resolution for the issuance of revenue refunding bonds of the Authority for the purpose of refunding any bonds then outstanding which shall have been issued under the provisions of this article, including the payment of any redemption premium thereon and any interest accrued or to accrue to the date of redemption of such bonds. Each refunding issue shall be limited to the project in connection with which the bonds being refunded were issued, and revenues pledged to pay any such refunding issue shall be limited to the revenue derived from said separate project. The issuance of such bonds, the maturities and other details thereof, the rights of the holders thereof, and the rights, duties and obligations of the Authority in respect of the same shall be governed by the provisions of this article insofar as the same may be applicable.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 281, § 23-121, eff. July 2, 1971.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-23-122. Authority must report to Legislature.

The Authority shall make and submit to the Legislature, on or before December 31 of each year, a full report showing projects under construction and in operation, planned projects, and the financial condition of the Authority, and such other information as the Legislature shall require.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 281, § 23-122, eff. July 2, 1971.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-23-123. This article provides alternative methods for things authorized hereby.

The foregoing sections of this article shall be deemed to provide an additional and alternative method for the doing of the things authorized thereby, and shall be regarded as supplemental and additional to powers conferred by other laws, and shall not be regarded as in derogation of any powers now existing; provided, however, that the issuance of revenue bonds or revenue refunding bonds under the provisions of this article need not comply with the requirements of any other law applicable to the issuance of bonds.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 281, § 23-123, eff. July 2, 1971.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-23-124. Article to be liberally construed.

This article being necessary for the advancement of education and the welfare of the state and its inhabitants shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes thereof; provided that until specifically authorized by the Legislature the provisions of this article shall not be utilized in any other manner.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 281, § 23-124, eff. July 2, 1971.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-23-126. Purchase of television programs.

Purchases made by the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority from sources other than state-appropriated funds for the acquisition of television programs shall be excluded from the provisions of Section 85.7 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes. The said Authority is hereby authorized to make such purchases against special authorization orders submitted to, approved and encumbered by, the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services. Contracts for the purchase of television programs entered into by the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority and charged against a special authorization order as herein provided shall be maintained as a permanent record of the Authority for a period of not less than three (3) years after liquidation of the contract.
Added by Laws 1979, c. 211, § 4, emerg. eff. May 30, 1979. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 304, § 613.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-24-100.1. Prevention of violence services.

A. It is the intent of the Legislature to encourage and assist the public schools of this state to address school violence through an emphasis on prevention. Preventative services shall be encouraged through greater access to mental health counseling and social services for students. In order to make licensed professional counselors and licensed social workers more available and accessible on site, school districts may:
1. Contract with and allocate space for nonprofit agencies or other community-based service providers for the appropriate personnel and services;
2. Seek any available funding, including the use of Medicaid funds for students who are Medicaid eligible through targeted case management, and any other funding which may be available for related services; and
3. Encourage the State Board of Education to allow for the use of licensed professional counselors and licensed social workers in addition to academic counselors.
Added by Laws 2000, c. 34, § 1, eff. July 1, 2000.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-24-100.2. Short title - School Safety and Bullying Prevention Act.

Sections 24-100.2 through 24-100.5 of this title shall be known and may be cited as the "School Safety and Bullying Prevention Act".
Added by Laws 2002, c. 149, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2002. Amended by Laws 2013, c. 311, § 1.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-24-100.3. School Safety and Bullying Prevention Act - Definitions.

A. As used in the School Safety and Bullying Prevention Act:
1. "Bullying" means any pattern of harassment, intimidation, threatening behavior, physical acts, verbal or electronic communication directed toward a student or group of students that results in or is reasonably perceived as being done with the intent to cause negative educational or physical results for the targeted individual or group and is communicated in such a way as to disrupt or interfere with the school's educational mission or the education of any student;
2. "At school" means on school grounds, in school vehicles, at school-sponsored activities, or at school-sanctioned events;
3. "Electronic communication" means the communication of any written, verbal, pictorial information or video content by means of an electronic device, including, but not limited to, a telephone, a mobile or cellular telephone or other wireless telecommunication device, or a computer; and
4. "Threatening behavior" means any pattern of behavior or isolated action, whether or not it is directed at another person, that a reasonable person would believe indicates potential for future harm to students, school personnel, or school property.
B. Nothing in this act shall be construed to impose a specific liability on any school district.
Added by Laws 2002, c. 149, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2002. Amended by Laws 2008, c. 216, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2008; Laws 2013, c. 311, § 2.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-24-100.6. Right of student victims to be separated from offender - Notice to school district of juvenile sex offender identity - School attendance of juvenile sex offender.

A. Students who have been victims of certain felony offenses by other students, as well as the siblings of the student victims, have the right to be kept separated from the student offender both at school and during school transportation.
B. Notwithstanding any provision of law prohibiting the disclosure of the identity of a minor, within thirty (30) days of the time of the adjudication or withholding of adjudication of any juvenile offender for any offense subject to the Juvenile Sex Offender Registration Act, either the juvenile bureau in counties which have juvenile bureaus or the Office of Juvenile Affairs in all other counties shall notify the superintendent of the school district in which the juvenile offender is enrolled or intends to enroll of the adjudication and the offense for which the child was adjudicated. Upon receipt of such notice, the school district shall notify the victim and parent or guardian of the victim of their right to request to be separated from the offender at school and during school transportation. If the victim requests to be separated from the offender, the school district shall take appropriate action to effectuate the provisions of subsection C of this section. The decision of the victim shall be final and not reversible.
C. Any offender described in subsection B of this section shall, upon the request of the victim, not attend any school attended by the victim or a sibling of the victim or ride on a school bus on which the victim or a sibling of the victim is riding. The offender shall be permitted by the school district to attend another school within the district in which the offender resides, provided the other school is not attended by the victim or sibling of the victim. If the offender is unable to attend another school in the district in which the offender resides, the offender shall transfer to another school district pursuant to the provisions of the Education Open Transfer Act.
D. The offender or the parents of the offender, if the offender is a juvenile, shall be responsible for arranging and paying for transportation and any other cost associated with or required for the offender to attend another school or that is required as a consequence of the prohibition against attending a school or riding on a school bus on which the victim or a sibling of the victim is attending or riding. However, the offender or the parents of the offender shall not be charged for existing modes of transportation that can be used by the offender at no additional cost to the school district.
Added by Laws 2007, c. 164, § 1, eff. July 1, 2007.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-24-100.8. Duty for school officers and employees to notify law enforcement of verbal threats or threatening behavior – Immunity from discipline and liability.

A. As used in this section, "threatening behavior" means any verbal threat or threatening behavior, whether or not it is directed at another person, which indicates potential for future harm to students, school personnel or school property.
B. An officer or employee of a school district or member of a board of education shall notify law enforcement of any verbal threat or act of threatening behavior which reasonably may have the potential to endanger students, school personnel or school property.
C. Officers or employees of a school district or members of a board of education shall be immune from employment discipline and any civil liability for communicating information pursuant to subsection B of this section in good faith if they reasonably believe a person is making verbal threats or is exhibiting threatening behavior.
D. Nothing in this section shall be construed to impose a specific liability on any school district.
Added by Laws 2018, c. 323, § 1, eff. July 1, 2018.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-24-100.10. Student identification cards - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Crisis Text Line numbers.

A. Beginning July 1, 2023, school districts and charter schools that serve any students in grades seven through twelve and issue student identification cards shall have printed on either side of the student identification cards the telephone number described in paragraph 1 of this subsection and may have printed on either side of the student identification cards the telephone number described in paragraph 2 of this subsection:
1. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, which can be accessed by calling or texting 988; and
2. The Crisis Text Line, which can be accessed by texting HOME to 741741.
B. It is the intent of the Legislature that beginning July 1, 2023, institutions within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education and private institutions of higher education in the state that issue student identification cards may print on either side of the student identification cards the telephone numbers described in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 of this subsection:
1. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, which can be accessed by calling or texting 988;
2. The Crisis Text Line, which can be accessed by texting HOME to 741741; and
3. The campus police or security telephone number or, if the campus does not have a campus police or security telephone number, the local nonemergency telephone number.
C. If a school district or charter school subject to the provisions of subsection A of this section or an institution of higher education subject to the provisions of subsection B of this section has a supply of unissued student identification cards that do not comply with subsections A and B of this section, as applicable, as of July 1, 2023, the school or institution of higher education may issue the non-compliant student identification cards until the supply is depleted.
D. Subsections A and B of this section shall apply to a student identification card issued for the first time to a student and to a student identification card issued to replace a damaged or lost student identification card.
Added by Laws 2022, c. 40, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2022.