Schools; corporal punishment; requiring school districts to report corporal punishment administration annually; effective date; emergency.

HB 2244 requires Oklahoma school districts to annually report detailed data on corporal punishment use, including the number of incidents, student demographics (grade, age, race, gender, disability status), and staff involved. It prohibits school personnel from using corporal punishment on students with significant cognitive disabilities unless specifically addressed in a special education plan (IEP) or with written parental consent. The bill directly affects students with disabilities and school districts, mandating transparency in discipline practices. The State Department of Education must compile these reports and share them with the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth annually. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.