This bill amends Section 1-114 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to the right to attend school. A significant change introduced is the requirement that, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, children must be toilet trained prior to enrolling in prekindergarten. Parents or legal guardians will need to provide assurances of this on a form prescribed by the State Department of Education. The bill also outlines a process for school districts to follow if a child is found not to be toilet trained, including options for temporary unenrollment and referrals to family support resources. Additionally, children with disabilities that prevent them from being toilet trained will be exempt from this requirement.

The bill updates statutory language and clarifies existing provisions regarding school attendance for children aged four to twenty-one. It maintains the entitlement for children to attend school free of charge and specifies that children who are not yet five years old can attend early childhood programs if they have not previously attended kindergarten. The bill also includes provisions for nonresident students and the payment of tuition fees, ensuring that districts can manage enrollment effectively. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage.