The bill amends Oklahoma's laws on truancy and school attendance, prohibiting the detention of children for failing to attend school and ensuring that no child is placed into detention for violating a court order to attend school. It requires schools to notify parents after five unexcused absences and mandates the implementation of progressive truancy intervention plans that utilize a three-tiered approach to address truancy without resorting to suspensions. The legislation also introduces truancy as a misdemeanor, allows for the waiver of certain fines under specific conditions, and emphasizes the evaluation of children for learning disabilities before adjudicating truancy cases.

Additionally, the bill establishes that children aged twelve to eighteen who have not completed four years of high school must attend school, with exceptions for disabilities, emergencies, or religious observances. It outlines penalties for parents or guardians who fail to ensure their child's attendance, categorizing such violations as educational neglect, with increasing penalties for repeated offenses. The bill mandates that school districts develop and implement a progressive truancy intervention plan before legal action can be taken against parents, ensuring that suspensions are not part of these interventions. Referrals to district court regarding truancy must include documentation certifying that the school has attempted interventions without success, and any non-compliant referrals will be dismissed by the court. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, with an emergency clause for immediate enactment upon passage.