Schools; length of the school year; virtual school day policy; virtual instruction requirements; definitions; notification requirements; requiring compliance; in-person instruction for noncompliance; appeals; policy for students without internet; auditing; effective date; emergency.

HB 1286 sets Oklahoma's minimum school year requirements (180 days or 1,080 hours annually) and establishes rules for virtual instruction. It allows public school districts and charter schools to use up to 10 virtual days per year only for specific reasons like inclement weather, staff illness, or building issues, requiring notification to the State Department of Education within 72 hours. Schools exceeding the 10-day limit must switch to in-person instruction, and districts must provide internet access policies for students without it. The bill directly affects all Oklahoma public school districts and charter schools, mandating compliance with these attendance and virtual instruction standards.