OK
Oklahoma Senate Bill SB1026

Oklahoma 2023 Regular Session

Oklahoma Senate Bill SB1026

Introduced
2/6/23  

Caption

School district boards of education; modifying term of office of members and chairs; limiting number of terms. Effective date. Emergency.

Impact

If enacted, SB1026 will directly impact the existing laws governing board member elections and terms of service in Oklahoma school districts. By imposing term limits, the bill seeks to encourage new perspectives in board governance, thereby potentially improving educational administration. The legislation also stipulates that while the terms do not need to be consecutive, any service beyond the term limit will not be permitted, reinforcing the commitment to regular refreshment of board membership.

Summary

Senate Bill 1026 aims to amend the governance structure of school district boards of education in Oklahoma by modifying the term lengths and limiting the number of terms that members and chairs can serve. The bill specifies that board members can serve a maximum of five terms, with restrictions on consecutive terms and the ability to fill partial terms. This reform is intended to promote turnover and prevent stagnation within school boards, thus enhancing governance dynamics and accountability.

Contention

Notably, discussions around SB1026 may center on the contention that term limits could undermine experienced governance, potentially hindering the effective management of school boards. Opponents of such reforms often argue that experienced members are crucial for continuity and policy implementation, while proponents advocate for democratic renewal in boards to reflect changing community needs and enhance educational outcomes.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

OK SB1026

School district boards of education; modifying term of office of members and chairs; limiting number of terms. Effective date. Emergency.

OK SB1562

School district boards of education; modifying terms of office of members and chairs; limiting number of terms. Effective date. Emergency.

OK SB1445

School district boards of education; modifying term of office of members and chairs; limiting number of terms. Effective date. Emergency.

OK SB1366

School district boards of education; modifying terms of office for chair and board members; establishing limit on terms of office. Effective date. Emergency.

OK SB237

Boards of education; modifying term of office of school district and technology center school district board of education members. Effective date. Emergency.

OK SB237

Boards of education; modifying term of office of school district and technology center school district board of education members. Effective date. Emergency.

OK HB1823

Elections; municipal elections; modifying dates; school districts and board of education; modifying terms; continuing education requirements; effective date.

OK HB1823

Elections; municipal elections; modifying dates; school districts and board of education; modifying terms; continuing education requirements; effective date.

OK HB1151

School district elections; election dates; school district board elections; terms of office; effective date.

OK HB1903

Schools; State Board of Education; modifying membership of the Board; requiring five-year terms for certain members; effective date.

Similar Bills

OK HB2046

Higher education funding districts; enacting the Higher Education Institution Local Funding Act; effective date.

OK HB3586

State employee health insurance; funding to provide flexible benefit allowance; professional risk management program; continuance of health and dental insurance benefits; rates and benefits; disability insurance program for state employees; collections; flexible benefit revolving fund; flexible benefit dollars in the State Employees Benefits Act; effective date.

OK SB1992

Teacher pay; repealing the minimum salary schedule for certified school personnel; adding provisions to salary schedules adopted by boards of education. Effective date. Emergency.

OK SB890

Local Government Campaign Finance and Financial Disclosure Act; transferring certain duties to the Ethics Commission. Effective date.

OK HB2890

School funding; carryover; State Aid; years of data for per pupil revenue calculation; weighted membership; effective date; emergency

OK HB2672

Schools; making an appropriation to the State Board of Education; establishing minimum salary schedule; providing certain stipends; modifying the Stat Aid fundin formula; effective date; emergency.

OK HB2672

Schools; graduation requirements; creating an option to modify an existing graduation track; emergency.

OK SB1084

Public finance; creating the Oklahoma Public Infrastructure Districts Act; allowing for the implementation of public infrastructure districts in Oklahoma. Effective date.