The bill amends Oklahoma's laws regarding student transfers between and within school districts, establishing that students who transfer must remain in their new district continuously, with limited exceptions for further transfers. It prohibits schools from denying enrollment to certain transfer students before they establish residency and includes specific provisions for military children regarding intra-district transfers. Key changes require that students granted a transfer automatically continue attending their school unless the district denies the continued transfer for specific reasons. Additionally, school districts must adopt and publicly post policies regarding transfer capacity, and the bill ensures that students with disabilities and those in foster care are not precluded from enrollment prior to establishing residency.
Furthermore, the bill allows school districts to grant provisional eligibility for intra-district transfers to students who are dependents of active military service members, regardless of the district's capacity. It establishes a calculation for the number of intra-district transfers for military dependents based on a set ratio related to the total enrollment at different school levels. Definitions for "elementary school," "middle school," and "high school" are also provided to clarify the grade levels included. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause for immediate enactment upon passage and approval, emphasizing the need for the preservation of public peace, health, or safety.