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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - FLOOR VERSION
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
2nd Session of the 59th Legislature (2024)
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. 20 21,
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 hig h 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
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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.
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 w hereof this act shall take effect and
be in full force from and after its passage and approval.
COMMITTEE REPORT BY: COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION AND CAREER TECH,
dated 03/25/2024 - DO PASS.