Bill No. 2153 amends existing legislation regarding charter schools in Oklahoma, specifically focusing on enrollment preferences and transfer processes. The bill introduces provisions that allow charter schools to give enrollment preference to eligible students who have siblings currently enrolled at the school, which may take precedence over other enrollment preferences. Additionally, it clarifies the order of enrollment preferences and stipulates that students residing within the school district where the charter school is located do not need to obtain a transfer to enroll. The bill also outlines the process for students wishing to transfer to virtual charter schools, including the requirement for the resident school district to transmit student records within three school days upon notification of transfer.

Furthermore, the bill establishes that beginning July 1, 2024, students enrolled full-time in statewide virtual charter schools will not be allowed to participate in activities administered by the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association, although they may engage in intramural activities. It also specifies that students whose parents are on active military duty and are transferred to a military installation in Oklahoma will be eligible to enroll in a statewide virtual charter school. The bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval, with a full implementation date set for July 1, 2025.