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SENATE FLOOR VERSION
February 14, 2023
SENATE BILL NO. 991 By: Green of the Senate
and
Hilbert of the House
An Act relating to schools; amending 70 O.S. 2021,
Section 14-108.2, which relates to a gricultural
education programs; modify ing grade levels for which
programs are to be designed; providing an effective
date; and declaring an emergency .
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 70 O.S. 2021, Section 14 -108.2, is
amended to read as follows:
Section 14-108.2. A. Agricultural education programs are
designed for junior high and high school grades eight seven through
twelve, and shall be provided by comprehensive school di stricts.
Technology center school dis tricts shall be prohibited from
operating agricultural education programs or FFA chapters in any
location.
B. Each student enrolled in an agricultural education program
shall participate in a supervised agricultural e xperience project.
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C. For each agricultural education program which is funded by
the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, the
local school district shall provide transportation services for
agricultural-education-program- and FFA-program-related duties and
activities.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective July 1, 2023.
SECTION 3. It being immediately necessary for the preservation
of the public peace, health , or safety, an emergency is hereby
declared to exist, by reason whereof thi s act shall take effect and
be in full force from and after its passage and approval.
COMMITTEE REPORT BY: COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
February 14, 2023 - DO PASS