Schools; subjecting certain students in grades three through five to school suspensions; effective date; emergency.
Coauthored by Senator Pederson
Summary
The bill adds a three‑day in‑school suspension for a first assault on a teacher or volunteer by a student in grades 3‑5, a seven‑day out‑of‑school suspension for a second offense, and expulsion for a third. It also sets suspension and expulsion guidelines for possession of alcohol, weapons, or controlled substances, and requires districts to adopt policies with appeals, alternative placements, and optional education plans. The changes apply to all public schools in Oklahoma and become effective immediately under an emergency clause.
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