Student transfers; transfer of students who are dependent children of certain military. Effective date. Emergency.
Impact
If enacted, SB849 will eliminate the duplicated regulation on student transfers for military dependents as of July 1, 2025. The removal of this section could potentially simplify processes for schools, educators, and families of military personnel. By codifying this change, the bill will reinforce the intent of supporting military families in educational settings without redundant legal stipulations, thereby allowing for a smoother operational flow in schools concerning student transfers.
Summary
Senate Bill 849 aims to repeal a provision in Oklahoma law that pertains to the transfer of students who are dependents of military personnel. Specifically, it targets the existing legislation at 70 O.S. 2021, Section 8-103.1, which has become redundant or duplicate in nature. The bill's primary objective is to streamline the legal framework regarding student transfers, improving clarity and removing unnecessary legislative clutter from the state law regarding military dependents.
Contention
The proposed repeal may prompt discussions among stakeholders in the education sector, particularly regarding the adequacy and effectiveness of existing processes for handling transfers of students from military families. While some may argue that removing redundancy in laws is beneficial, others may express concerns about the implications for students who might rely on specific provisions that were in place. Additionally, the urgency of the bill, underscored by the emergency declaration, indicates an immediate intent to address the issue without delay.
Student transfers; Education Open Transfer Act; authorizing students who attend a certain school to transfer to another school within the resident district; effective date; emergency.
Schools; student transfers participating in certain athletic competition; granting eligibility for certain transfer students; immediate eligibility for students who transfer prior to sophomore year; effective date.
Schools; student transfers participating in certain athletic competition; granting eligibility for certain transfer students; immediate eligibility for students who transfer prior to sophomore year; effective date.
Student transfers; directing boards of education to adopt policies to determine capacity to accept transfer students with disabilities; effective date.
Students with disabilities; directing school district boards of education to adopt certain policy regarding the transfer of students with disabilities. Effective date. Emergency.
Student transfers; requiring school district boards of education to submit certain annual report; requiring a district to comply with certain recommended changes. Effective date. Emergency.