The bill amends the current law regarding the composition and leadership of the State Board of Education in Oklahoma. It removes the State Superintendent of Public Instruction from the role of chairperson of the Board and mandates that the Board members annually elect a chair and vice-chair from among themselves. The new provisions also stipulate that no member can serve more than two consecutive terms as chair, and the chair is responsible for presiding over Board meetings. The State Superintendent will retain their control and duties as outlined in a separate section but will not hold the positions of chair or vice-chair.

Additionally, the bill clarifies eligibility requirements for Board members, stating that they must have a high school diploma or equivalent and cannot serve on a school district board that is supervised by the State Board of Education. It also ensures that members are not charged fees for workshops provided by the State Department of Education. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2026.