Senate Bill No. 699 amends the accreditation standards for public schools in Oklahoma, specifically updating Section 3-104.4 of Title 70. The bill mandates that the State Board of Education adopt accreditation standards that include provisions for deficiencies, warnings, probation, or nonaccredited status for schools that fail to meet one or more standards. It establishes a process for schools to request a due process hearing before the State Board if they are found to be noncompliant, with specific timelines for requesting such hearings and consequences for failing to do so. The bill also requires the State Department of Education to investigate complaints regarding educational service failures within thirty days and report findings to the State Board within ninety days.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of school counselors and mandates that each school district provide detailed information about their counseling services. It includes provisions for the State Board to assist districts in meeting accreditation requirements through nontraditional means of instruction and outlines the conditions under which financial penalties may be assessed for noncompliance with class size limitations. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and declares an emergency for its immediate implementation upon passage and approval.