Schools; student communications; opt-out exception; effective date; emergency.

HB 2890 requires Oklahoma school staff to include a student's parent or legal guardian in most electronic or digital communications (like emails, texts, or apps), unless the communication occurs on a school-approved platform for academic purposes or the parent has opted out. Parents can choose to opt out of specific types of communications at any time and change their preference later. The bill also allows exceptions during emergencies (with later parent notification) and mandates schools to provide training for staff on these rules. Violations could lead to staff being placed on administrative leave pending investigation.