OSSBA 2012 Legislative Report

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HB 2008  (3)
 Pittman Clarifies language relating to the "Teacher Due Process Act of 1990". Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House A&B

HB 2201  (3)
 Trebilcock Prevents the ability to hold special elections in the months of January, June, September, and October; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Rules

HB 2243  (3)
Denney Updates statutory references in the Teacher Due Process Act of 1990. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Common Education

HB 2244  (3)
Denney Changes the grade point average requirement for alternative placement teaching certificates from cumulative to retention. Last Action: 2- 7-12 H Meeting set for 10:30 a.m., Room 412C, State Capitol, House Common Education

HB 2285  (3)
Virgin Extends the deadlines for teacher certification in certain areas from July 1, 2012 to July 1, 2014; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Common Education

HB 2306  (3)
 Coody Removes authority of the State Department of Education to review plans for construction/alteration of public school buildings; removes required components of the Comprehensive Local Education Plan; modifies reporting of test scores. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Common Education

HB 2321  (3)
 McDaniel, Randy Modifies the number of unused sick days that can be used for creditable service in the Teachers' Retirement System and the OK Public Employees Retirement System; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 8-12 H Meeting set for 3:00 p.m., Room 412C, State Capitol, House Econ. Dev., Tourism & Financial Svcs.

HB 2341  (3)
McNiel Changes years in which denial of accreditation for failure to meet certain media program standards is not allowed; authorizes Textbook Committee to suspend pending selection process of textbooks; changes years of exemption status;EMERGENCY Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House A&B

HB 2417  (3)
Enns Allows concealed handguns to be carried into public or private elementary or secondary school, provided that the board of education of a public school district has adopted a policy allowing concealed handguns. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Public Safety

HB 2422  (3)
 Enns Changes election dates for members of the board of education for every school and technology center district to the second Tuesday of November in odd numbered years and the first Tuesday after the first Monday in Nov of even years; EMERGENCY Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Rules

HB 2485  (3)
Casey An act amending the Oklahoma Cost Accounting System. Deletes obsolete language and gives instructions to state agencies as to enforcement; EMERGENCY Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Common Education

HB 2494  (3)
Denney Adds to the data to be added to Oklahoma School Testing Program; data will come from any AP course taught at high schools, tech centers, or regional sites of OSSM; includes cooperative college alliance credit courses; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 7-12 H Meeting set for 10:30 a.m., Room 412C, State Capitol, House Common Education

HB 2511  (3)
Coody Removes the limit on screening instruments for use at the beginning of the school year for monitoring progress and measuring reading skills at the end of the school year; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Common Education

HB 2512  (3)
Coody Requires the Legislature to present measures each year that allocate funds appropriated to the State Board of Education among the activities and programs provided for by law; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House A&B

HB 2516  (3)
Kern Removes the requirement that teachers, concerned that an undiagnosed health problem may affect the ability of a child to read, make recommendations to parents for medical evaluations; adds kindergarteners to reading assessment; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Common Education

HB 2537  (3)McCullough Unlawful for any person with valid concealed handgun license to intentionally fail to conceal the handgun; adds elementary and secondary schools to unlawful carry; violation of provisions punishable by $100. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Public Safety

HB 2543  (3)
Nollan Any non traditional schooling being administered by a parent or guardian requires an affidavit to be submitted annually to the State Board of Education. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Common Education

HB 2544  (3)
Nollan Creates ACE/ACT Task Force on Preparing Students for College; designates officers; requires reporting of findings and recommendations be provided by designated deadlines; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Rules

HB 2545  (3)
 Nollan Delays requirement for students to demonstrate mastery of state academic content standards to 2010-2011 school year. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Common Education

HB 2549  (3)
 McCullough Enacts the Legal Services Reform Act allowing the hiring of attorneys; removes previously exempted agencies; sets maximum amount of fees while reducing them if not expanding state agencies authority. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Admin. Rules & Agency Oversight

HB 2569  (3)
Wright Changes specific numbers, percents, and years inside of bill. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House A&B

HB 2570  (3)
Wright Changes specifics on reimbursement from the Ad Valorem Taxes. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House A&B

HB 2594  (3)
Holland Requires a dismissal for a teacher with a certain evaluation rating; Includes provisions of the Teacher Due Process Act of 1990; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Common Education

HB 2595  (3)
Holland Modifies minimum salary schedule for teachers in the public schools; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House A&B

HB 2596  (3)
Holland A new law that creates the Education Mandates Review Task Force; Defines membership; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Rules

HB 2600  (3)
Holland Modifies election dates; Defines term of office of board members; Modifies board members terms; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Rules

HB 2608  (3)
 Blackwell Establishes the minimum wages for public school teachers in the 2012-2013 school year. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House A&B

HB 2614  (3)
Johnson Changes cut off for children's age requirement to begin school from Sept. 1st to July 1st; Adds certain students the ability to be screened for early enrollment; Updates language; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Common Education

HB 2615  (3)
Johnson Updates and clarifies language relating to "Teachers Due Process Act of 1990". Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Common Education

HB 2626  (3)
Blackwell Nonsimultaneous exchanges of real property made pursuant to this act shall not be considered part of a trust until the nonsimultaneous transfer is completed; shall be completed in 2 years of the agreement; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Rules

HB 2641  (3)
 Denney Creates 21st Century Successful Living Act; provides a program to assist and counsel students that face negative aspects through evidence-based curriculum; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House A&B

HB 2654  (3)
 Jordan Creates the Energy Litigation Reform Act; declares certain rules paramount for construction and are to be applied by the courts of Oklahoma in the construction of private agreements and other contracts regarding oil and gas. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Judiciary

HB 2660  (3)Jordan Updates statutory references for the Teacher Due Process Act of 1990 to 6-101.20 through 6-101.30. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Common Education

HB 2692  (3)
 Banz Enacts the Teachers' Retirement System Death Benefit Technical Amendments Act of 2012; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Rules

HB 2727  (3)
Inman Modifies policy of days to employ a substitute teacher; Removes restrictions on time periods; Removes waiver from State Board of Education. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Common Education

HB 2750  (3)
Kirby Extends the authority of a superintendent or principal to order any person off of school property to includes the removal of a person attending an official school activity or field trip. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Judiciary

HB 2790  (3)
Ortega Allows persons who have completed a Master's Degree in Education Administration or similar coursework between July 1, 2005 and July 1, 2012 to be eligible for a superintendent certification; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Common Education

HB 2817  (3)
Roberts, Sean Permits school boards to open physical fitness buildings to certain organizations pursuant to shared use agreements; limits liablity and lists purposes. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Rules

HB 2851  (3)
Jackson Directs the Dept. of Central Services to adopt standards for school districts to optimize energy efficiency; sets incentives to meet standards; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Rules

HB 2856  (3)
Hall Grants all children between the ages of 5 and 21 are entitled to participate in extracurricular activities in their school district; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Common Education

HB 2950  (3)
Derby Clarifies language relating to the "State and Education Empoloyees Group Insurance Act." Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Rules

HB 2968  (3)
Thomsen Sets specific tests for grades one through seven; beginning in the 2013-14 school year district will administer ACT Explore to grade 8 and requires seniors to take the ACT to graduate; data from all results to be collected. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Common Education

HB 2976  (3)
Dank Disallows certain tax credits as of July 1, 2014 unless otherwise enacted by the State Legislature; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House A&B

HB 2989  (3)
Ritze Creates the School District Private Attorney Retention Act; provides school boards of education requirements on contracting with an attorney. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Common Education

HB 3000  (3)
Newell Failure of school board members to meet continuing education requirements will result in the inability to run for reelection for a period that matchsthat matches the length of their term; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Common Education

HB 3030  (3)
Coody Adds to curricular load of public high school students for the new school year; appropriate budget for new curriculum. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Rules

HB 3056  (3)
Steele Modifies plan year dates of the State and Education Employees Group Insurance Act and the Oklahoma State Employees Benefits Act; clarifies language; establishes criteria for premiums and deductible amounts. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House A&B

HB 3061  (3)
Steele Creates the Oklahoma Tax Reform Act of 2012; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Rules

HB 3063  (3)
 Steele Creates the Education Reform Act of 2012. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Rules

HB 3064  (3)
Kern Sets a maximum cap for compensation for school district superintendents; gives exemptions for benefits and certain incentive pay plans that can be in addition; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Rules

HB 3088  (3)
Nelson Changes election dates for local school board elections; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Rules

HB 3089  (3)
Nelson Extends length of school day from six hours to six and one-half hours; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Common Education

HB 3090  (3)
Nelson Amount of Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarship shall be prorated to reflect the number of days remaining in the current school year; extends sunset on Special Education Statewide Cooperative Task Force; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House A&B

HB 3111  (3)
Hickman Omits circumstances for state employees to have payroll deductions including membership dues for the Oklahoma Public Employees Association and contributions to foundations organized by the Oklahoma Employees Association. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Econ. Dev., Tourism & Financial Svcs.

HB 3119  (3)
Hickman The State Board of Education shall no longer provide allowances to employees dismissed because of consolidation of school districts. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Rules

HB 3120  (3)
Hickman Changes plan year start date from the first of January to the first of July for the State and Education Employees Group Insurance Board. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Rules

HB 3128  (3)
Hickman Creates the School and Education Development Act. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Rules

HB 3130  (3)
Nelson Limits the State Department of Education changes to certain codes and procedures to no more than once a year; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Rules

HB 3143  (3)
Nelson Creates the Oklahoma Education Savings Account Act of 2012. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Rules

HB 3146  (3)
Nelson Clarifies language regarding the definition of a school district. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Rules

HJR1081  (3)
Nelson Sends to a vote of the people a measure that would repeal Section 5 of Article 2 of the Constitution that relates to the use of public money for sectarian or religious purposes. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Rules

HJR1087  (3)
Dank Sends to a vote of the people a measure that would change the amount of money local governments receive; this would be the amount of money received during the last tax year before any exemptions. Last Action: 2- 6-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Rules

SB 998  (3)
Brecheen Modifies the definition of "valid excuses" for school absences; adds medical treatments, school-approved activities, death of family members, religious holidays, and extracurricular activities as valid excuses; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S Referred to Senate Committee Senate Education

SB 1033  (3)
Paddack Modifies the graduation requirements for a high school standard diploma; allows students to complete two requirements from a list of specific courses; allows for options out of the end of instruction exam requirement; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S Referred to Senate Committee Senate Education

SB 1038  (3)
Burrage Requires the Legislature to appropriate twelve months of funding for State Boards of Education and Career and Technology Education for flexible benefit allowance for school district employees; funding must be released in full; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S Referred to Senate Committee Senate Education

SB 1039  (3)
Justice Requires that examination fees paid to the Attorney General for proceedings leading to the issuance and sale of revenue bonds not be less than Five-Hundred Dollars ($500); EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 7-12 S Meeting set for 10:30 a.m., Room 511A, State Capitol, Senate Finance

SB 1056  (3)
Simpson Adds pilot program establishment in technology center school districts. Funds spent are to be deemed public purpose and used to cover direct costs of trade-specific certifications and licenses related to the program of study. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S Referred to Senate Committee Senate Education

SB 1086  (3)
Burrage Removes the requirement that the Education Leadership Oklahoma program be fully funded before implementation; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S Referred to Senate Committee Senate Education

SB 1093  (3)
Coates Allows students with an ACT score that falls within the 41 to 100 percentile levels to be deemed as satisfactorily demonstrated mastery of state academic content standards; determines them to be eligible for graduation; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S Referred to Senate Committee Senate Education

SB 1101  (3)
Ellis Allows one appointed member from a statewide organization representing retired educators and having at least 7,500 members to be named as a nonvoting member of the Board of Trustees of the Teacher's Retirement System;EMERGENCY Last Action: 2- 6-12 S Referred to Senate Committee Senate Retirement & Insurance

SB 1102  (3)
Anderson Creates the Teachers' Retirement System Cost-of-Living Adjustment Revolving Fund; designates fund as continuous and not subject to fiscal year limitations; consists of all monies received by Teachers' Retirement System; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S Referred to Senate Committee Senate Retirement & Insurance

SB 1103  (3)
Brecheen Requires officials elected to the Legislature after July 1, 2012 to be enrolled in the Teachers' Retirement System; requires elected officials to file information within ninety days of election; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S Referred to Senate Committee Senate Retirement & Insurance

SB 1110  (3)
Fields Delays the year that students must demonstrate mastery of subject areas to 2010-2011; Delays annual report by State Board of Education to 2014; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S Referred to Senate Committee Senate Education

SB 1112  (3)
Fields Increases fines for parents failing to compel a child to attend school; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S Referred to Senate Committee Senate Education

SB 1119  (3)
Garrison Addition of providing instructors and guardians of students with auditory and visual disabilities with material about the OK School for the Blindand OK School for the Deaf; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S Referred to Senate Committee Senate Education

SB 1121  (3)
Wilson Updates time of program; Modifies definition of "eligible student"; Eliminates "low-income eligible student" definition; Eliminates low income students from "scholarship granting organization" definition. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S Referred to Senate Committee Senate Education

SB 1122  (3)
 Halligan Extends moratorium for payment of certain bonuses by the State Board of Education to 2014; Extends freeze on accepting applications for certain leadership programs by the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation ; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S Referred to Senate Committee Senate Education

SB 1154  (3)
 Lerblance Removes the requirements for minimum net proceeds from the OK Lottery Commission; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S Referred to Senate Committee Senate Finance

SB 1167  (3)
Paddack Requires that the P-20 Data Coordinating Council establish college readiness standards to predict success in entry level secondary education; specifies coordinating agencies; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S Referred to Senate Committee Senate Education

SB 1182  (3)
 Anderson Allows technology center school districts to use funds for additional uses; permits purchase and provision of computer systems, student transportation, grounds maintenance, and other projects; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S Referred to Senate Committee Senate Education

SB 1186  (3)
Lerblance Directs the Department of Central Services to compile a report on the numbers and types of state- and -school owned fleet vehicles using or equipped with the ability to use alternative fuels; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S Referred to Senate Committee Senate General Government

SB 1212  (3)
Barrington Creates a two percent increase in benefits for members of Teachers' Retirement System in July 2012; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S Referred to Senate Committee Senate Retirement & Insurance

SB 1227  (3)
Stanislawski Changes date for determining age for school attendance purposes to July 1st; allows students at a certain age to enroll in early childhood, kindergarten or 1st grade if screened and determined to be ready; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S Referred to Senate Committee Senate Education

SB 1228  (3)
Stanislawski Eliminates requirement for electronic student transfer system of students desiring to transfer to another school district for enrollment in an online course; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S Referred to Senate Committee Senate Education

SB 1379  (3)
Brinkley Eliminates elementary school districts and makes the school a part of the independent school districts they are located in; Removes references to elementary school districts from sections of law; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S Referred to Senate Committee Senate Education

SB 1409  (3)
Ford Creates the Virtual Education Authorizing Commission; defines membership and reimbursement; requires a yearly report; defines which agencies are under the authority of the Commission; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S Referred to Senate Committee Senate Education

SB 1442  (3)
 Childers, Greg Clarifies references regarding school boards and superintendents. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S First Reading

SB 1443  (3)
 Ford Extends the time that certain mandates shall not apply to schools; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S First Reading

SB 1445  (3)
Bingman Defines which sections refer to the "Production Revenue Standards Act"; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S First Reading

SB 1529  (3)
Ford Amends the category of weighted pupil calculation in terms of calculating aid to school foundations. Divides economically disadvantaged pupils into 2 categories with calculations; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S First Reading

SB 1530  (3)
Ford A new law that creates the School District Empowerment Program. Establishes rules and requirements, provides exemptions and options; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S First Reading

SB 1532  (3)
Jolley Amends election dates in terms of school districts board of education and question of school levy; amends declarations of candidacy and dates of filing; amends terms of office for certain members; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S First Reading

SB 1568  (3)
Childers, Greg Removes criteria that average daily membership will be calculated by the first nine weeks of school; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S First Reading

SB 1576  (3)
 Fields Clarifies language relating to governing boards of school districts. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S First Reading

SB 1577  (3)
Fields Clarifies language relating to governing boards of school districts. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S First Reading

SB 1583  (3)
Marlatt Makes clarifications on referencing and sections on school districts Last Action: 2- 6-12 S First Reading

SB 1585  (3)
Fields Makes clarifications on referencing and sections on school districts. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S First Reading

SB 1586  (3)
Fields Makes clarification on referencing and sections on school districts. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S First Reading

SB 1649  (3)
Marlatt Adds revolving fund created for the Commissioners of the Land Office to be designated the "Multi-Year Education Distribution Stabilization Fund."; creates a continuing fund, not subject to limitations; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S First Reading

SB 1658  (3)
Schulz Makes language relating to Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission gender neutral. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S First Reading

SB 1665  (3)
Johnson, Rob Creates Energy Litigation Reform Act; Provides rules for constructing oil and gas agreements. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S First Reading

SB 1679  (3)
Anderson Clarifies references on legislation regarding school districts and their governing boards. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S First Reading

SB 1680  (3)
Anderson Clarifies references on legislation regarding school districts and their governing boards. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S First Reading

SB 1683  (3)
Crain Clarifies references on legislation regarding school districts and their governing boards. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S First Reading

SB 1708  (3)
Marlatt Defines sections in regards to the Oklahoma School Code. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S First Reading

SB 1717  (3)
 Shortey Allows concealed carry handguns at elementary and secondary schools with proper permission and only in certain areas; Removes punishment for violating concealed carry law on school campuses. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S First Reading

SB 1742  (3)
Brecheen New act known as the "Oklahoma Science Education Act"; Intent to foster an environment of critical thinking in schools; State Board of Education assists teachers to create an environment that promotes critical thinking; EMERGENCY Last Action: 2- 6-12 S First Reading

SB 1778  (3)
 Treat Adds public school property to unlawful place to have a firearm in his or her possession; A person with a valid concealed handgun license may carry a loaded firearm on private school property with the principal's authority Last Action: 2- 6-12 S First Reading

SB 1788  (3)
 Ford Defines sections regarding school districts and superintendents. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S First Reading

SB 1789  (3)
 Ford Defines sections regarding school districts and superintendents. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S First Reading

SB 1790  (3)
 Ford Defines sections regarding school districts and superintendents. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S First Reading

SB 1791  (3)
Ford Defines sections regarding school districts and superintendents. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S First Reading

SB 1794  (3)
Jolley Clarifies statutory references relating to school districts. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S First Reading

SB 1797  (3Jolley Creates Commission for Education, Instruction Quality and Accountability; describes membership of commission; authorizes commission to approve and accredit teacher education programs. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S First Reading

SB 1816  (3)
Stanislawski Creates the Charter School Sponsoring Commission, which has the authority to sponsor a full-time statewide virtual charter school; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S First Reading

SB 1817  (3)
Stanislawski Creates the Task Force on Creating Administrative Efficiencies; the task force shall examine ways to reduce costs and the impact of cost reductions on school districts and students; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S First Reading

SB 1818  (3)
 Halligan Increases units of mathematics required from three to four for students entering the ninth grade in the 2012-2013 school year; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S First Reading

SB 1820  (3)
Halligan Allows calculation of weighted membership to use daily average from previous year for initial allocation of funds and average of first nine weeks for midyear allocation; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S First Reading

SB 1822  (3)
 Halligan Defines sections relating to school districts and superintendents. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S First Reading

SB 1825  (3)
Newberry Defines sections regarding school districts and superintendents. Last Action: 1-19-12 S Filed

SB 1826  (3)
 Newberry Defines sections relating to school districts and superintendents. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S First Reading

SB 1849  (3)
- - - - - - - Brecheen Authorizes possession of firearms on school grounds for specified persons following the provisions of the OK Self Defense Act and written approval of the school board. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S First Reading

SB 1904  (3)
Russell Enacts the Administrative Reform Act; places limitations on contracts between school boards and superintendents; EMERGENCY. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S First Reading

SB 1938  (3)
Sparks Relates to sections regarding school district superintendents. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S First Reading

SB 1954  (3)
Brecheen Relates to sections regarding school districts and superindendents. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S First Reading

SB 1955  (3)
Brecheen Clarifies language relating to school districts. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S First Reading

SJR 73  (3)
 Ford Sends to the vote of the people a measure that would authorize any school district to levy an additional property tax up to five mills; approval is required by at least a three-fifths vote of the majority of electors. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S First Reading

SJR 77  (3)
Holt Sends to a vote of the people a measure that would prohibit the state from accepting any federal education funds that require the state to implement a federal education program or achieve federal standards. Last Action: 2- 6-12 S First Reading

Total Bills: 128