Prisons and reformatories; updating language; effective date.

HB 3354 updates Oklahoma's requirements for correctional officers hired after November 1, 1995. It specifies that these officers must meet minimum age (20 years), education (30 college credits or high school/GED equivalent), and fitness standards, including annual physicals and professional evaluations. The bill also clarifies training rules, requiring a 200-hour academy with 20 hours of firearms training, aligning with state law enforcement standards. This procedural update affects correctional staff directly by modifying their hiring qualifications and training protocols without creating new programs or altering sentencing policies.