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2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-24-100a. Healthy and Fit Kids Act of 2004 - Short title.

A. This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Healthy and Fit Kids Act of 2004”.
B. Beginning September 1, 2004, each public school shall establish a Healthy and Fit School Advisory Committee, to be composed of at least six members. The Advisory Committee may be composed of teachers, administrators, parents of students, health care professionals and business community representatives.
A public school may combine the Healthy and Fit School Advisory Committee with its Safe School Committee, established pursuant to Section 24-100.5 of this title.
C. Each Healthy and Fit School Advisory Committee shall study and make recommendations to the school principal regarding:
1. Implementation of Sections 1 through 3 of this act;
2. Physical education and physical activity; and
3. Nutrition and health services.
D. The principal shall give consideration to recommendations of the committee.
E. The State Board of Education shall adopt rules for monitoring compliance with this section and is authorized to report a school as deficient on the accreditation report for noncompliance with the provisions of this section.
Added by Laws 2004, c. 357, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2004. Amended by Laws 2005, c. 45, § 2, eff. July 1, 2007; Laws 2021, c. 345, § 5, eff. July 1, 2021.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-24-100b. Health and wellness information and assistance for schools - Assessment and monitoring of programs.

A. In order to assist the Healthy and Fit School Advisory Committees created pursuant to Section 24-100a of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes, the State Department of Education in consultation with the State Department of Health shall make available to schools information and technical assistance for use in:
1. Establishing healthy school nutrition environments;
2. Reducing childhood obesity;
3. Development of quality physical education and activity programs;
4. Prevention of diet-related chronic diseases; and
5. Establishing, implementing, and evaluating school wellness policies.
B. The Healthy and Fit School Advisory Committees are encouraged to utilize the School Health Index available on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website or the Oklahoma Healthy and Fit Schools Scorecard available on the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports website as a program assessment and monitoring instrument.
C. The Healthy and Fit School Advisory Committees shall be involved in the monitoring, implementation, and evaluation of Section 5-147 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which limits access to foods of minimal nutritional value.
Added by Laws 2006, c. 91, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2006.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-24-100c. Physical fitness assessment software program - Pilot schools.

A. The State Department of Education and the State Department of Health shall facilitate the development of a physical fitness assessment software program customized for public schools in this state that has the capability to track the five components of student health-related physical fitness, including:
1. Aerobic capacity;
2. Muscular strength;
3. Muscular endurance;
4. Flexibility; and
5. A weight status assessment that includes measurement of height and weight, calculation of body mass index (BMI) for age, and plotting of these measures on standard growth charts.
The software program shall have the capability of creating a confidential individual student report for parents that includes an explanation of the data. In addition, the software program shall be developed and made accessible to school districts at no cost.
B. The State Department of Health in consultation with the State Department of Education and the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports shall select at least fifteen elementary schools statewide to pilot the software program during the 2008-2009 school year. Pilot schools shall assess all participating students in grades three, four and five. No school selected to participate in the pilot program shall be required to utilize the software program. No student shall be required to participate in the assessment if a parent or guardian of the student objects in writing. The purpose of the pilot shall be to:
1. Evaluate methods for administering the physical fitness assessment to students;
2. Evaluate methods for reporting to parents;
3. Evaluate the software program to ensure that it provides for the collection of data by school district in an efficient and cost-effective manner; and
4. Evaluate the usefulness of the health-related fitness testing manual.
Added by Laws 2008, c. 342, § 1, eff. July 1, 2008.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-24-101.1. Wireless telecommunication devices - Rules prohibiting.

The board of education of each school district shall establish and implement rules regarding student possession of a wireless telecommunication device while said student is on school premises, or while in transit under the authority of the school, or while attending any function sponsored or authorized by the school. The rules shall provide that a student may possess a wireless telecommunication device upon the prior consent of both a parent or guardian and school principal or superintendent and shall also specify the disciplinary action a student shall face if found to be in possession of a wireless telecommunication device in violation of the rules.
Added by Laws 1989, c. 105, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1989. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 350, § 2, eff. July 1, 1997; Laws 2001, c. 206, § 1, eff. July 1, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-24-101.4. Disclosure of disciplinary and nondirectory educational records.

A. A school district in which a student is enrolled or is in the process of enrolling in may request the student’s education records from any school district in which the student was formerly enrolled to ascertain safety issues with incoming students and ensure full disclosure. A district that receives a request for the education records of a student who formerly was enrolled in the district shall forward the records within three (3) business days of receipt of the request. The records shall include the student’s disciplinary records. Disciplinary records shall include but not be limited to all information that relates to a student assaulting, carrying weapons, possessing illegal drugs, including alcohol, and any incident that poses a potential dangerous threat to students or school personnel. The forwarding and disclosure of disciplinary records or other education records to a school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll shall be in accordance with the annual notification requirements and provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA).
B. Each school district shall be required to release nondirectory educational records to the agencies listed in Section 620.3 of Title 10 of the Oklahoma Statutes. The release of any records shall be in accordance with the provisions of FERPA. The term "nondirectory educational records" shall be those records maintained by the school regarding a child who is or has been a student at the school which are categorized as private or confidential records pursuant to FERPA.
C. The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules for monitoring school districts for compliance with this section and providing sanctions for noncompliance with this section. The Board shall inform school districts of their statutory responsibilities for compliance with FERPA. Enforcement and sanctions shall be as provided by the federal requirements under FERPA.
Added by Laws 1997, c. 350, § 4, eff. July 1, 1997. Amended by Laws 1999, c. 102, § 1, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 2000, c. 186, § 1, eff. July 1, 2000.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-24-103. Bribes in connection with school bonds and school supplies.

It is hereby declared to be unlawful for any officer or employee of the State Board of Education, member of a board of education or employee thereof, to solicit, take, retain, or receive any money, property or thing of value in the nature of commissions or otherwise for the purchase or sale of school bonds, or for the purchase of any furniture or supplies, and the soliciting, taking, retaining or receiving of any such money or other thing of value is hereby declared to be a misdemeanor.
Laws 1971, c. 281, § 24-103, eff. July 2, 1971; Laws 1993, c. 239, § 48, eff. July 1, 1993.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-24-104. Payment or tender of money or property - Unlawful when.

It is hereby declared to be unlawful and a misdemeanor for any person, corporation or individual to offer, tender to pay or deliver to any such officer or employee of the State Board of Education, member of a board of education or employee thereof, any such property, money or other thing of value in any way connected with the issuing of school bonds or the purchase of furniture or supplies, whether the same be denominated commission or otherwise.
Laws 1971, c. 281, § 24-104, eff. July 2, 1971; Laws 1993, c. 239, § 49, eff. July 1, 1993.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-24-104.1. Soliciting, taking, retaining or receiving mental health referral fee.

It shall be unlawful for any school counselor, teacher, any other school employee, school board member, or Department of Human Services employee to solicit, take, retain, or receive any money, property, or thing of value in the nature of a fee or otherwise from a mental health care provider or facility or any employee thereof for directing or referring students to that provider or facility for treatment. Any person convicted of violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Added by Laws 1992, c. 41, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1992.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-24-104.2. Offering, tendering to pay or delivering mental health referral fee.

It shall be unlawful for any mental health care provider or facility or any employee thereof to offer, tender to pay or deliver to any school counselor, teacher, any other school employee, school board member, or Department of Human Services employee any money, property, or thing of value in the nature of a fee or otherwise for directing or referring a student to that provider or facility for treatment. Any person convicted of violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Added by Laws 1992, c. 41, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1992.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-24-105. Student clubs and organizations – Regulation - Notifications.

A. The board of education of each school district shall have full power and authority to regulate, control or prohibit any fraternity, sorority, secret society, club or group composed in whole or in part of students enrolled in the school district if it deems it advisable and in the best interest of the school program to do so.
B. Each board of education shall adopt policies and procedures to annually notify parents or guardians of students about clubs and organizations sponsored by or under the direction and control of the school. The annual notification about clubs and organizations shall be by means of the student handbook and by posting on the Internet website for the school district or if the school district does not have an Internet website by another appropriate method. The annual notification shall include, but is not limited to, the following information about each club or organization:
1. Name;
2. Mission or purpose; and
3. Name of the faculty advisor, if known.
C. If clubs or organizations are created or formed after the annual notification is distributed, the school district shall send additional notification to the parents or guardians containing information about the additional clubs or organizations consistent with the requirements set forth in subsection B of this section.
D. The policy adopted by each board of education shall provide parents or guardians of students with an opportunity to notify school administration that the parent or guardian is withholding permission for a student to join or participate in one or more clubs or organizations. The policy shall only apply to participation in clubs and organizations that are extracurricular and shall not apply to participation in clubs and organizations that are necessary for a required class of instruction. Parents or guardians shall be responsible for preventing their student from participating in a club or organization in which permission is withheld. Parents or guardians shall also be responsible for retrieving their student from attendance at a club or organization in which permission is withheld. Nothing in this subsection shall prevent a club or organization from meeting when a student who is not authorized to be in the club or organization is present at such meeting.
E. For purposes of this section:
1. “Clubs and organizations” means a club or organization comprised of students that is organized and meets for common goals, objectives, or purposes, and that is directly under the sponsorship, direction, and control of the school; and
2. “Competitive interscholastic activity or event” means activities held under the auspices or sponsorship of a school district that involves students enrolled in that school district competing against individuals or groups of students representing other school districts.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 281, § 24-105, eff. July 2, 1971. Amended by Laws 2009, c. 118, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-24-106. United States flag – Display - Instruction in history and etiquette - Pledge of allegiance.

A. The board of education of every school district in this state shall be required to own and display, either inside or outside each classroom building in the district, a United States Flag.
B. Instruction in the history and etiquette relating to the United States Flag shall be given in one or more grades in the schools in every school district in this state.
C. Students in all public schools are authorized to recite, at the beginning of each school day, the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America as enumerated at 36 U.S.C., Section 172; however, they shall recite the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America once every school week. Each student shall be informed by posting a notice in a conspicuous place that students not wishing to participate in the pledge shall not be required to do so.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 281, § 24-106, eff. July 2, 1971. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 250, § 2, eff. July 1, 2001; Laws 2014, c. 225, § 1, eff. July 1, 2014.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-24-106.1. Classroom display – Motto of the United States of America – Classroom use of founding documents.

A. Principals and teachers in each public school in this state may display in each classroom, school auditorium, and school cafeteria under their supervision the following motto of the United States of America: “E PLURIBUS UNUM (Out of Many One)” and "IN GOD WE TRUST". For purposes of this subsection, "classroom" means any room of a public school where instruction takes place.
B. Each school district in the state shall permit a principal or teacher to utilize in a public school building, classroom, or at any public school event any grade-level-appropriate excerpts or portions of the documents, writings, speeches, proclamations, or records relating to the history, heritage, or foundation of the United States or the State of Oklahoma including, but not limited to, the:
1. Mayflower Compact;
2. Declaration of Independence;
3. Constitutions of the United States and the State of Oklahoma;
4. Federalist Papers;
5. Pledge of Allegiance;
6. National anthem;
7. Presidential records and speeches;
8. Acts and published records of Congress; and
9. United States Supreme Court decisions and records.
C. School districts shall not limit or restrain instruction in American or Oklahoma state history or heritage based on religious references in documents, writings, speeches, proclamations, or the materials described in subsection B of this section. These and any other materials shall be used for educational purposes only and not to establish or promote any religion.
Added by Laws 2004, c. 197, § 4, eff. July 1, 2004. Amended by Laws 2009, c. 100, § 1, eff. July 1, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-24-109. Oklahoma Statehood Day - November 16.

The date of November 16 of each year is hereby designated "Oklahoma Statehood Day" in and for the public schools of this state. Any year in which the date of November 16 is a Saturday or Sunday the public schools of this state shall observe the next succeeding school day as "Oklahoma Statehood Day," as provided herein.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 281, § 24-109, eff. July 2, 1971.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-24-110. Oklahoma Statehood Day - Program for.

The several school boards of this state and the superintendents, principals, and other school officials may on "Oklahoma Statehood Day" plan and conduct programs commemorating Oklahoma history and the achievements of Oklahoma from an historical viewpoint and may in other appropriate manner conduct a program or programs for the purpose of teaching and inspiring the school children of our state in the appreciation of the rich Oklahoma heritage and the achievements of the sons and daughters of Oklahoma in peace and war.
Amended by Laws 1982, c. 326, § 4.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-24-113. Rules and regulations to be adopted by State Board of Education.

The State Board of Education is authorized and directed to adopt such rules and regulations as may be necessary for carrying out the intent and purpose of Sections 24-110 and 24-112 hereof.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 281, § 24-113, eff. July 2, 1971.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-24-114. Student records and transcripts – Storage and disposal.

A. The board of education of each school district in Oklahoma shall compile and maintain both temporary and permanent records of students enrolled in the district and regulate access, disclosure or communication of information contained in the student records in a manner consistent with state and federal law.
B. School districts may store all documents and information in student records either electronically or in paper format, and either in a single- or multiple-file format. Records shall be stored, backed up and secured in accordance with standards and protocol developed by the State Board of Education.
C. The transcript of a student shall be maintained by the school district for not less than eighty (80) years following the graduation, transfer or withdrawal from the district of the student. For purposes of this subsection, "transcript" means the permanent academic record of a student and shall include the name, address, telephone listing and date and place of birth of the student, an inventory of courses taken, all grades received, grade-point averages and/or class rank, and may include all academic and extracurricular honors and awards received, all degrees conferred and extracurricular or after-school activities.
D. Except for the transcript records as defined in subsection C of this section, school districts shall dispose of information in a student record at a time selected by the district that is between five (5) years and seven (7) years after the student has graduated, transferred or withdrawn from the district. The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules regarding notification to parents or guardians of a student or the student if he or she is eighteen (18) years of age or older of destruction of the records.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 281, § 24-114, eff. July 2, 1971. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 239, § 50, eff. July 1, 1993; Laws 2016, c. 314, § 1, eff. July 1, 2016; Laws 2017, c. 56, § 1, eff. July 1, 2017.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-24-114.1. Retention of child in present grade level - Appeal.

Whenever a teacher or teachers recommend that a student be retained at the present grade level or not passed in a course, the parent or guardian, if dissatisfied with the recommendation, may appeal the decision by complying with the district's appeal process. The decision of the board of education shall be final. The parent may prepare a written statement to be placed in and become a part of the permanent record of the student stating the reason(s) for disagreeing with the decision of the board.
Added by Laws 1989, 1st Ex. Sess., c. 2, § 66, emerg. eff. April 25, 1990. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 109, § 1, eff. July 1, 1995.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-24-115. Storm and fallout shelters.

In addition to other authority and powers now or hereafter conferred upon boards of education, the board of education of each school district is hereby authorized and empowered to construct, equip, and maintain storm and fallout shelters independently or jointly with other departments, offices, agencies, and all other entities of federal, state, and local governments. For the purposes of this article, said boards of education are hereby authorized and empowered:
1. To expend funds;
2. To accept federal, state, and local governmental and private funds as may be available;
3. To negotiate and enter into agreements, contractual and otherwise, with such departments, offices, agencies, and other entities of federal, state, and local governments and with private corporations, companies, and individuals;
4. To authorize the construction of said storm and fallout shelters on school properties; and
5. To adopt such rules and regulations governing the use of such facilities as may be deemed necessary and proper, not inconsistent with laws of this state or rules and regulations of the State Board of Education.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 281, § 24-115, eff. July 2, 1971.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-24-116. High school diplomas - Issued on 30 hours college work.

Any person who has been admitted to any accredited college or university may be awarded a high school diploma by the State Department of Education within this state, provided that such person has successfully completed at least thirty (30) hours of college work at an accredited college or university.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 281, § 24-116, eff. July 2, 1971.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-24-117. Safety goggles - School board to provide for certain personnel.

The school board of each school district in Oklahoma shall provide safety goggles as approved by the National Safety Council for all personnel using materials and machines that may damage the vision of such personnel because of flying particles, intense light, severe heat or other harmful effects.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 281, § 24-117, eff. July 2, 1971.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-24-118. Respirators - School board to provide for certain teachers and students.

The school board of each school district in Oklahoma shall provide respirators where needed in the opinion of the State Health Department as approved by the National Safety Council in sufficient numbers to protect teachers and students in industrial arts, vocational training, technical training and chemistry classes using or handling toxic materials or other substances which may cause damage to the respiratory system and shall further direct that such respirators be maintained in satisfactory working condition and are located within easy access wherever such materials or substances are used or stored.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 281, § 24-118, eff. July 2, 1971.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-24-119. Ethnic and racial history coverage.

The State Board of Education shall adopt necessary rules and regulations providing coverage of the outstanding historical events which recognize the contributions made by African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans and other ethnic groups to Oklahoma's rich cultural history and heritage.
Amended by Laws 1982, c. 326, § 6; Laws 1991, c. 233, § 2, eff. July 1, 1991.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-24-120. Truancy - Reports to Department of Human Services - Withholding of assistance payments.

A. At the close of each attendance period of the school term, the board of education of each school district shall notify in writing the Department of Human Services of the name of any child who has not been present for instruction at least eighty percent (80%) of the time without valid excuse as defined in Section 10-105 of this title.
B. Upon the receipt of such information from the school district, the Director of the Department of Human Services is authorized to withhold assistance payments to the payee of such child and to instigate an investigation for the purpose of improving the school attendance of such child. After such investigation, if the attendance record of the child investigated is satisfactory, such withheld payments may be released. In the event the investigation results in a change in custody and care of such child, payments to the payee shall be canceled or shall be made to the person qualified to receive benefits on behalf of the child.
C. For purposes of the pilot project, the Department of Human Services and the State Board of Education shall establish a procedure to provide for the exchange of information required by this section concerning students subject to the provisions of this section. Any procedure thus established shall, if applicable, comply with the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. Section 1232g et seq., and any other applicable federal law.
D. The district attorney shall file with the Department of Human Services a report identifying any child who has been convicted of truancy within thirty (30) days of such conviction.
E. Beginning with the 2019-2020 school year, district attorneys shall submit to the Office of Child Abuse Prevention annual reports detailing the instances in which students were convicted of truancy pursuant to the provisions of this section. The reports shall comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA).
Added by Laws 1971, c. 281, § 24-120, eff. July 2, 1971. Amended by Laws 1992, c. 291, § 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1992; Laws 1995, c. 346, § 12, eff. July 1, 1995; Laws 2019, c. 377, § 2, eff. July 1, 2019.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-24-120.1. Reports on chronic absenteeism and exchange of data.

A. Beginning with the 2019-2020 school year, the State Department of Education shall submit to the Office of Child Abuse Prevention the student and school data on chronic absenteeism.
B. The State Department of Education in collaboration with the Office of Child Abuse Prevention shall establish a procedure for the exchange of information to comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA).
C. The Office of Child Abuse Prevention or staff within the State Department of Health shall review the reports provided pursuant to this section and, when appropriate and if resources are available, provide an assessment of the family to determine if services should be offered or a referral for services should be made.
D. The State Board of Education shall supply Child Welfare Services of the Department of Human Services with access to identifying information and updated and accurate school attendance reports of individuals with documented developmental disabilities. The State Board of Education and Child Welfare Services shall establish a procedure for the exchange of information required by this subsection.
Added by Laws 2019, c. 377, § 3, eff. July 1, 2019.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-24-121. Safety belts for school bus drivers.

No vehicle shall be used by any school district within this state for the transportation of school children unless such vehicle be equipped with a safety belt or safety harness for the use of the driver of such vehicle. Such seat belt and safety harness shall conform to such standards as may be prescribed by 49 C.F.R., Part 571, and the Board shall furnish a copy of such standards to the board of education of each school district. The driver of every vehicle used by a school district for the transportation of school children shall make use of such seat belts while in operation of the vehicle, and failure to do so shall be deemed to constitute a misdemeanor, and upon conviction therefor such driver shall be punished by a fine of not less than Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) nor more than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00).
Added by Laws 1971, c. 281, § 24-121, eff. July 2, 1971. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 397, § 33, eff. Nov. 1, 2002.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-24-130. Jim Thorpe Day.

The date of April 16 of each year is hereby designated "Jim Thorpe Day" in and for the public schools of this state. In any year in which April 16 is a Saturday, Sunday or school holiday, the public schools of this state shall observe the next succeeding school day as "Jim Thorpe Day." The several boards of education of this state and the superintendents, principals and teachers in the public school system may on "Jim Thorpe Day" conduct suitable programs commemorating the accomplishments of Jim Thorpe, the world's greatest athlete and a native Oklahoman, for the purpose of inspiring the school children of this state to greater personal achievements in physical fitness.
Added by Laws 1972, c. 65, § 1, emerg. eff. March 28, 1972.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-24-131. Orders to leave school buildings and grounds.

The superintendent or principal of any secondary, middle or elementary school shall have the authority to order any person out of the school buildings and off the school property when it appears that the presence of such person is a threat to the peaceful conduct of school business and school classes. This authority shall extend to the removal of any individual attending an official school activity or field trip where students are present, including an activity or field trip not on school property, when the superintendent or principal determines that a threat to the peaceful conduct of students exists. Any person who refuses to leave after being ordered to do so by the superintendent or principal shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than ninety (90) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Added by Laws 1973, c. 145, § 1, emerg. eff. May 14, 1973. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 143, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2012.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-24-131.1. Definitions.

As used in Section 2 of this act:
1. "Chief administrative officer" shall mean the principal, superintendent, or other person in charge of the management, administration, or control of any secondary school;
2. "Period of a sanctioned athletic event" shall mean the time during which a sanctioned athletic event occurs and a period of two (2) hours immediately before and after the event;
3. "Premises of the secondary school" shall mean:
a.
the real property on which a secondary school is located, including, but not limited to, school buildings, playing fields, gymnasiums, auditoriums, and parking lots owned or leased for use by the secondary school, and
b.
the real property on which a recreational facility acquired, constructed or leased by an independent school district or a secondary school is located, including buildings, playing fields, and parking lots;
4. "Sanctioned athletic event" shall mean an athletic contest or sporting event sanctioned by the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association; and
5. "Secondary school" shall mean a public or private school subject to the school laws of Oklahoma engaged in the education of students for any of grades seven through twelve.
Added by Laws 1995, c. 129, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1995.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-24-131.2. Orders to leave athletic events.

A. The chief administrative officer or the chief administrative officer's designee to maintain order at a secondary school shall have the authority and power to direct any person to leave the premises of that secondary school, who, during the period of a sanctioned athletic event, after having been personally and specifically warned by the officer or the designee to refrain from such conduct, commits an act which materially and substantially interferes with the peaceful conduct of a sanctioned athletic event, including:
1. Projecting in any manner an object which could cause bodily harm to another person;
2. Entering the physical boundaries designated for the conduct of a sanctioned athletic event for the purpose of materially and substantially disrupting or interfering with the event;
3. Threatening to kill or do bodily harm to any person with apparent ability to carry out that threat during the period of a sanctioned athletic event; or
4. Using violent, obscene, indecent, or profane language in a manner which materially and substantially interferes with the peaceful conduct of a sanctioned athletic event.
B. Any person who fails to leave the premises of the secondary school as directed, may, upon application by the secondary school, be enjoined from entering upon or remaining upon the premises during the period of a sanctioned athletic event for the remainder of the school year or for so long as the court may provide. The procedure governing the application for injunction shall be the procedure for civil injunctions set forth in Title 12 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
C. Any person who knowingly and willfully fails to obey a direction to leave the premises of the secondary school shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
D. This section shall not apply to competitors in a sanctioned athletic event, their coaches, or officials, accredited by the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association, who are participating in the event.
Added by Laws 1995, c. 129, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1995.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-24-132. Reporting of students under influence of certain prohibited substances - Civil immunity - Delivery of found substances to proper authority.

A. Any public school administrator, teacher or counselor having reasonable cause to suspect that a student is under the influence of low-point beer as defined in Section 163.2 of Title 37 of the Oklahoma Statutes, alcoholic beverages as defined in Section 506 of Title 37 of the Oklahoma Statutes or a controlled dangerous substance as defined in Section 2-101 of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes or has in the student's possession low-point beer, alcoholic beverages or a controlled dangerous substance, who reports such information to the appropriate school official, court personnel, community substance abuse prevention and treatment personnel or any law enforcement agency, pursuant to the school's policy shall have immunity from any civil liability that might otherwise be incurred or imposed as a result of the making of such a report.
B. Every school authority shall immediately deliver any controlled dangerous substance, removed or otherwise seized from any minor or other person, to a law enforcement authority for appropriate disposition.
Added by Laws 1981, c. 109, § 1, emerg. eff. April 24, 1981. Amended by Laws 1987, c. 115, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1987; Laws 1995, c. 274, § 54, eff. Nov. 1, 1995; Laws 2001, c. 225, § 9, eff. July 1, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-24-132.1. Delivery of confiscated firearms to proper authorities.

A. Pursuant to the requirements of Section 1271.1 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes, every school authority shall immediately report the discovery of a firearm not otherwise authorized by law to be possessed to a law enforcement authority and deliver any weapon or firearm, removed or otherwise seized from any minor, to a law enforcement authority for appropriate disposition.
B. Every school authority shall also immediately report to a law enforcement authority the discovery of a firearm upon a student that is not a minor or upon any other person not otherwise authorized by law to possess a firearm on school property pursuant to Section 1280.1 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes and deliver any weapon or firearm that is removed or seized to a law enforcement authority for disposition pursuant to Section 1271.1 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Added by Laws 2001, c. 225, § 10, eff. July 1, 2001. Amended by Laws 2013, c. 56, § 1, eff. July 1, 2013.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-24-138. Reporting students under influence of certain substances - Civil liability - Written policy.

A. Whenever it appears to any public school teacher that a student may be under the influence of low-point beer as defined in Section 163.2 of Title 37 of the Oklahoma Statutes, alcoholic beverages as defined in Section 506 of Title 37 of the Oklahoma Statutes or a controlled dangerous substance, as defined in Section 2-101 of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes, that teacher shall report the matter, upon recognition, to the school principal or his or her designee. The principal or designee shall immediately notify the superintendent of schools or designee and a parent or legal guardian of the student of the matter.
No officer or employee of any public school district or member of any school board shall be subject to any civil liability for any statement, report, or action taken in assisting or referring for assistance to any medical treatment, social service agency or facility or any substance abuse prevention and treatment program any student reasonably believed to be abusing or incapacitated by the use of low-point beer, alcoholic beverages or a controlled dangerous substance unless such assistance or referral was made in bad faith or with malicious purpose. No such officer or employee of any public school district, member of any school board, school or school district shall be responsible for any treatment costs incurred by a student as a result of any such assistance or referral to any medical treatment, social service agency or facility, or substance abuse prevention and treatment program.
B. Every school district shall have and deliver to each classroom teacher a written policy that such teachers shall follow if they have a student who appears to be under the influence of low-point beer, alcoholic beverages or a controlled dangerous substance in their classroom. The written policy shall be developed by the local superintendent of schools and adopted by the local board of education. The provisions of subsection A of this section shall be the minimum requirements of such written policy. The written policy shall be filed with the office of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction within ninety (90) days of the effective date of this act. If such filing is not timely made, the public schools in such school district shall lose their accreditation until the written policy is filed.
Added by Laws 1981, c. 168, § 1, eff. July 1, 1981. Amended by Laws 1985, c. 121, § 1; Laws 1987, c. 115, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 1987; Laws 1995, c. 274, § 55, eff. Nov. 1, 1995.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-24-140. School district administrators and principals - Leadership skills and development programs.

The State Board of Education shall study programs designed to develop leadership skills for school district administrators and principals which utilize expertise and program availability from private industry. If funds are available, such program shall be adopted and implemented beginning with the 1992-93 school year.
Added by Laws 1989, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 55, emerg. eff. April 25, 1990.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-24-150. Sports competition - Equal employment opportunity for officials, referees and other individuals.

No school or school district shall belong to or participate in a sports competition sponsored by an organization unless said organization provides all qualified officials, referees or other individuals charged with selecting winners or controlling the conduct of the competition an equal employment opportunity without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, geographical boundaries or national origin. All amateur sports organizations and schools or school districts shall ensure that all officials, referees and other individuals charged with selecting winners or controlling the conduct of the competition are afforded an equal opportunity to be assigned to serve in such capacity, provided that the official or referee is qualified or is able to adequately perform the job at such place or time.
Added by Laws 1992, c. 194, § 2.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-24-151. Coordination of spring break dates – Legislative intent.

A. It is the intent of the Legislature that the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Director of the State Department of Vocational and Technical Education, and the Chancellor for Higher Education shall coordinate spring break dates for the public schools, area vocational-technical schools, and institutions within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education beginning with the 2001-2002 school year.
B. Independent, elementary, and area vocational-technical school districts and institutions within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education shall schedule spring break dates as determined pursuant to subsection A of this section.
Added by Laws 2000, c. 232, § 22, eff. July 1, 2000.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-24-153. Granting of high school diplomas to certain veterans.

A. In order to recognize and pay tribute to veterans who left high school prior to graduation to serve in World War II, in the Korean War, or in the Vietnam War, a board of education of any independent school district in this state is hereby authorized to grant a diploma of graduation to any veteran who meets the requirements as listed in subsection B of this section. School districts are further encouraged to present such diplomas in conjunction with appropriate Veterans Day programs.
B. To be eligible for a high school diploma pursuant to this section, a veteran shall:
1. Have been honorably discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States of America;
2. Have served on active duty or have been discharged with a service-connected disability between the dates of September 16, 1940, and December 31, 1946, or between the dates of June 27, 1950, and January 31, 1955, or between the dates of May 13, 1961, and April 29, 1975; and
3. Be a resident of the State of Oklahoma.
C. The State Board of Education shall consult with the Department of Veterans Affairs in adopting rules to implement the provisions of this act.
Added by Laws 2001, c. 157, § 1, eff. July 1, 2001. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 147, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2002; Laws 2006, c. 278, § 5, eff. July 1, 2006.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-24-154. Classroom placement of multiple-birth siblings - Definition.

A. A parent or guardian of multiple-birth siblings may request that the children attend the same school and be placed in the same classroom or in separate classrooms if the children are in the same grade level at the same school and meet the eligibility requirements of the class. The school may recommend classroom placement to the parents and provide professional education advice to the parents to assist them in making the best decision for their children's education. A school must provide the placement requested by the children's parent or guardian, unless the district board makes a classroom placement determination following the school principal's request according to this section. The parent or guardian must request the classroom placement no later than fourteen (14) days after the first day of each school year or fourteen (14) days after the first day of attendance of the children during a school year if the children are enrolled in the school after the school year commences. At the end of the initial grading period, if the school principal, in consultation with the children's classroom teacher, determines that the requested classroom placement is disruptive to the classroom environment, the school principal may request that the district board determine the children's classroom placement.
B. For purposes of this section, "multiple-birth siblings" means twins, triplets, quadruplets, quintuplets, or higher number of siblings resulting from a multiple birth.
Added by Laws 2008, c. 396, § 1.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-24-157. Mandatory gender or sexual diversity training or counseling prohibited – Certain race- or sex-based concepts prohibited from courses.

A. 1. No enrolled student of an institution of higher education within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education shall be required to engage in any form of mandatory gender or sexual diversity training or counseling; provided, voluntary counseling shall not be prohibited. Any orientation or requirement that presents any form of race or sex stereotyping or a bias on the basis of race or sex shall be prohibited.
2. Pursuant to the provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education shall promulgate rules, subject to approval by the Legislature, to implement the provisions of this subsection.
B. The provisions of this subsection shall not prohibit the teaching of concepts that align to the Oklahoma Academic Standards.
1. No teacher, administrator or other employee of a school district, charter school or virtual charter school shall require or make part of a course the following concepts:
a.
one race or sex is inherently superior to another race or sex,
b.
an individual, by virtue of his or her race or sex, is inherently racist, sexist or oppressive, whether consciously or unconsciously,
c.
an individual should be discriminated against or receive adverse treatment solely or partly because of his or her race or sex,
d.
members of one race or sex cannot and should not attempt to treat others without respect to race or sex,
e.
an individual’s moral character is necessarily determined by his or her race or sex,
f.
an individual, by virtue of his or her race or sex, bears responsibility for actions committed in the past by other members of the same race or sex,
g.
any individual should feel discomfort, guilt, anguish or any other form of psychological distress on account of his or her race or sex, or
h.
meritocracy or traits such as a hard work ethic are racist or sexist or were created by members of a particular race to oppress members of another race.
2. The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules, subject to approval by the Legislature, to implement the provisions of this subsection.
Added by Laws 2021, c. 426, § 1, eff. July 1, 2021.