Req. No. 5604 Page 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 STATE OF OKLAHOMA 1st Session of the 59th Legislature (2023) HOUSE BILL 2321 By: Hilbert AS INTRODUCED An Act relating to schools; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 14-108.2, which relates to agricultural education programs; modifying eligible grade levels for participation in programs; and providing an effective date. 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 middle school, junior high, and high school grades eight six through twelve, and shall be provided by comprehensive school districts. Technology center school districts shal l be prohibited from operating agricul tural education programs or FFA chapters in any location. B. Each student enrolled in an agricultural education program shall participate in a supervised agricultural experience project. C. For each agricultural educ ation program which is funded by the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, the Req. No. 5604 Page 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 local school district shall provide transportation services for agricultural-education-program- and FFA-program-related duties and activities. SECTION 2. This act shall become effe ctive November 1, 2023. 59-1-5604 EK 12/19/22