School athletic associations; requiring that certain hearings be subject to the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1616 requires school athletic associations in Oklahoma to hold public hearings for specific decisions - such as rule violations, eligibility determinations, and hardship waivers - under the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act. This applies directly to all school athletic associations that are members of public school districts, mandating they follow open meeting rules for notice, agendas, and voting. The bill amends existing law to add this requirement to association policies, ensuring transparency for these proceedings. It takes effect July 1, 2026.