House Bill No. 1958 amends Section 5-118 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which governs the meetings of district boards of education. The bill introduces the option for boards of education to submit an "Affidavit of Board Action" to the State Department of Education in lieu of traditional meeting minutes under certain circumstances. This affidavit must be signed and sworn by designated personnel and includes specific components such as the school district's name, meeting date, agenda item number, and affirming signatures from both the district superintendent and board president. The bill clarifies that while affidavits can be used for certification of actions taken, boards are still required to maintain meeting minutes as per existing law.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that any actions taken in violation of its provisions will be deemed invalid. It also allows for a stipend of $25 per meeting for board members in larger school districts, specifically those with an average daily attendance exceeding 15,000 or a total population over 100,000, with a cap of four meetings per month. The effective date for this legislation is set for November 1, 2025.