The proposed bill establishes the Administrative Report Consolidation Act, which aims to streamline and improve the reporting requirements for public school districts and technology center school districts in Oklahoma. It creates the Administrative Report Consolidation Board, tasked with evaluating and consolidating administrative reporting requirements, eliminating duplicative or outdated reports, and making legislative recommendations. The Board will consist of members appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Governor, with specific qualifications for each member based on their experience and the population of the counties they represent. Initial appointments must be made within 30 days of the bill's effective date, and the Board will hold its first organizational meeting by August 1, 2026.
The Board is required to submit an electronic report of its findings and recommendations by August 1, 2027, which should include a proposal to limit the number of required annual reports to no more than ten for each type of district. The bill also stipulates that Board members will not receive compensation or travel reimbursement and allows for participation in meetings via videoconference. The State Department of Education and the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education will provide necessary staff support for the Board. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage and approval.