Schools; allowing school districts to request a waiver of required minimum school days and hours; effective date; emergency.

HB 4175 allows Oklahoma school districts to request waivers from the state’s minimum school day and hour requirements (181 days or 1,086 hours annually) if they declare an emergency. School districts must formally request the waiver and get approval from the State Board of Education to temporarily reduce instructional time. The bill also restricts virtual instruction days, permitting no more than two days (12 hours) per school year toward the required hours starting in 2026-2027, with prior approval from the Superintendent of Public Instruction. This directly affects public school districts in Oklahoma seeking flexibility during emergencies.