ENGR. S. B. NO. 991 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 ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 991 By: Green and Stephens 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 agricultural education programs; directing the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education to determine grade levels to be offered the programs; 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 through twelve, and shall be provided by comprehensive school districts. The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education shall determine the grade levels that may be offered agricultural education programs. Technology center school districts 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 experience project. ENGR. S. B. NO. 991 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 C. For each agricultural education program which is funded by the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technolog y 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, 202 4. 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 this act shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and approval. Passed the Senate the 12th day of March, 2024. Presiding Officer of the Senate Passed the House of Representatives the ____ day of __________, 2024. Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives