House Bill No. 1396 aims to prohibit private schools in Oklahoma from requiring parents or guardians to participate in the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Program as a condition for student acceptance, enrollment, or eligibility. This new provision will be codified as Section 28-104 of Title 70 in the Oklahoma Statutes. The bill emphasizes that accredited private schools cannot impose this requirement, thereby ensuring that participation in the tax credit program is voluntary for families.

The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause, indicating that it is necessary for the preservation of public peace, health, or safety, allowing it to be enacted immediately upon passage and approval.