The Federal Education Guidance Disclosure Act mandates that the State Department of Education in Oklahoma publish guidance documents received from the United States Department of Education on a designated website within five days of receipt, unless the documents contain sensitive information. The Act requires the creation of this website within ninety days of its effective date and stipulates that hyperlinks to the guidance documents must be prominently displayed. Additionally, if a guidance document is rescinded, the State Department must retain it on the website and indicate the rescission and its date within fifteen days.
The Act defines "guidance document" broadly, encompassing various forms of federal agency communications that provide policy or interpretation on statutory or regulatory issues. This legislation aims to enhance transparency in educational guidance by ensuring that such documents are readily accessible to the public. The Act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.