Bill No. 2151, titled the "Federal Education Guidance Disclosure Act," mandates the State Department of Education in Oklahoma to publish guidance documents received from the United States Department of Education on a designated website within five days, unless the documents contain sensitive information. The bill requires the creation of this website within ninety days of the act's 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 Additionally, if a guidance document is rescinded, the State Department must retain it on the website and indicate the rescission and its date within fifteen days.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 bill also defines "guidance document" broadly, encompassing various forms of federal agency communications that provide policy or interpretative guidance on statutory or regulatory issues. This act aims to enhance transparency in educational guidance by ensuring that such documents are readily accessible to the public. The legislation is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.