Senate Bill No. 699 amends the accreditation standards for public schools in Oklahoma, as outlined in 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3-104.4. The bill directs the State Board of Education to adopt accreditation standards that address deficiencies, warnings, probation, or nonaccredited status for schools that fail to meet one or more of the established standards. It allows schools to request a due process hearing before the State Board within a specified timeframe and mandates that the State Department of Education investigate complaints regarding noncompliance with accreditation standards within thirty days. If a school does not request a hearing or take corrective action within the designated periods, the Board may withdraw its accreditation.

Additionally, the bill updates statutory language and references, ensuring that the accreditation standards include provisions for school counselors and educational services in various treatment programs. It emphasizes the importance of providing notice to school districts regarding their accreditation status and the opportunity for hearings. The bill also stipulates that financial penalties cannot be assessed against schools with deficiencies in accreditation status during certain fiscal years unless specific funding conditions are met. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage.