The bill amends Oklahoma's laws on truancy and school attendance, specifically prohibiting the detention of children for failing to attend school and ensuring that a child cannot be placed into detention for violating a court order related to school attendance. It requires schools to notify parents after five unexcused absences and mandates the implementation of progressive truancy intervention plans that do not include suspension as a consequence. The legislation also allows local boards of education to create pre-intervention plans and establishes a three-tiered approach to truancy interventions, emphasizing support and assistance rather than punitive measures.

Additionally, the bill introduces new penalties for educational neglect, categorizing violations as misdemeanors and establishing a tiered system of fines and community service for non-compliant parents or guardians. It requires schools to develop and implement progressive truancy intervention plans before taking legal action against parents, with specific documentation needed for court referrals regarding truancy. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause for immediate enactment upon passage, highlighting the urgency of addressing truancy in the educational system.