Technology

HB 1276 requires Oklahoma public school districts to adopt policies banning student cell phones and personal electronic devices (like tablets, smartwatches, or laptops) during the entire school day and on school grounds, effective July 2025. Exceptions are permitted for medical emergencies documented by a licensed professional. School boards may opt out of the ban through annual approval, but must still allow device use for emergencies. The bill defines "personal electronic devices" to exclude school-issued tech used for instruction and clarifies "school day" as the full instructional period from first to last bell. It directly affects all K-12 students and school districts in Oklahoma.

HB 2769 amends Oklahoma's military code to update the Oklahoma National Guard's structure and personnel rules. It requires the Adjutant General to have at least 8 years of Oklahoma National Guard service (previously 3 years) and sets their pay at Major General level. The bill creates the Oklahoma National Guard CareerTech Assistance Program, which provides education funding through a revolving fund for eligible Guard members pursuing career-focused training. It also adjusts nonjudicial punishment procedures, clarifies Adjutant General authority, and modifies eligibility for retirement benefits. The law directly affects Oklahoma National Guard members, leadership, and administrative staff.

HB 2289 creates the Oklahoma Elected Official and Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2025, requiring state agencies to remove specific personal details - including home addresses, phone numbers, school locations, and children's information - from public records for elected officials, judges, and their immediate families. Agencies must delete such "covered information" within 72 hours of a request and cannot publicly display it. The law also mandates annual reports to the legislature on security spending and data collection methods related to protecting these individuals. It became law without the Governor’s signature on May 28, 2025.