Bill No. 346 amends the powers and duties of the State Board of Education in Oklahoma, particularly concerning the suspension or revocation of licenses for school personnel. The bill allows the Board to suspend or revoke licenses for certain misdemeanor convictions, including making false statements in affidavits. It requires prospective employers to verify the validity of these affidavits with prior employers and introduces penalties for failing to provide the required affidavit. Additionally, it prohibits school boards from hiring teachers who do not comply with this requirement. The bill also updates statutory language, clarifies the Board's authority regarding license revocation for moral turpitude and child abuse, and enhances procedural protections for educators by ensuring proper notice before any summary revocation or suspension, except in emergencies.

Moreover, the bill designates the Director of the Department of Corrections as the administrative authority for schools in state reformatories, responsible for appointing principals and teachers while ensuring compliance with State Board of Education rules. It establishes the Statistical Services Revolving Fund, funded by various sources, to support statistical services and related programs. The bill outlines the process for determining Redbud school grants based on specific revenue calculations and revises national criminal history record check requirements for school employees, allowing temporary employment under certain conditions. It includes penalties for submitting false affidavits and reinforces the prohibition on hiring teachers who fail to provide the required documentation. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage, with an emergency clause for expedited implementation.