House Bill No. 1958, introduced by Staires, amends Section 5-118 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which governs the meetings of district boards of education. The bill allows boards of education to submit an "Affidavit of Board Action" to the State Department of Education in lieu of approved meeting minutes under certain circumstances. This affidavit must include specific components such as the county or district code, school district name, meeting date, agenda item number, a summary of the action taken, and signatures from both the district superintendent and board president or chair. The bill clarifies that while affidavits can be submitted, boards are still required to keep minutes of their meetings as per existing law.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that any actions taken in violation of its provisions will be deemed invalid. It also introduces a stipend of $25 for board members from larger school districts for attending meetings, limited to four meetings per month. The effective date for this act is set for November 1, 2025.