Schools; requiring parents to submit a letter of intent with the school district when choosing certain schooling options; database; definitions; effective date; emergency.
HB 2254 requires parents to submit a written "letter of intent" to the Oklahoma State Department of Education before choosing homeschooling, podschooling, or microschooling for their children. The letter must include parent/child names, home address, household details, and a statement about the schooling choice. The state must create a database tracking individuals, facilities, and organizations involved in these alternative schooling options. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2025
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Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
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John Waldron
DDemocratic
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