Multiple Amendments Enacted During the 2003 Legislative Session

1. A. A school day shall consist of not less than six (6) hours devoted to school activities, except that a school day for nursery, early childhood education, kindergarten, extended day program, and alternative education programs shall be as otherwise defined by law or as defined by the State Board of Education. Except for schools operating under an extended day schedule as provided for in Section 1-109 of this title, not more than one (1) school day shall be counted for attendance purposes in any twenty-four-hour period.
2. B. Students absent from school in which they are regularly enrolled may be considered as being in attendance if the reason for such absence is to participate in scheduled school activities under the direction and supervision of a regular member of the faculty or to participate in a remote internet-based course approved by the district board of education. The State Board of Education shall adopt rules to provide for the implementation of remote Internet-based courses.
3. C. Each district board of education shall adopt policies and procedures that conform to rules for Internet-based courses as adopted by the State Board. Such policies shall include criteria for approval of the course, the appropriateness of the course for a particular student, and authorization for full-time students to enroll in Internet-based courses. Districts shall require students enrolled in Internet-based courses to participate in the Oklahoma School Testing Program Act. Students participating in Internet-based courses from a remote site will be responsible for providing their own equipment and Internet access, unless the district chooses to provide the equipment. Credit may not be granted for such courses except upon approval of the State Board of Education and the district board of education.

4. D. The school day for kindergarten may consist of six (6) hours devoted to school activities.

   Version 2 (as amended by Laws 2003, HB 1343. c. 169, § 1, emerg. eff. July 1, 2003):

5. A. A school day shall consist of not less than six (6) hours devoted to school activities, except that a school day for nursery, early childhood education, kindergarten, first grade, extended day program, and alternative education programs shall be as otherwise defined by law or as defined by the State Board of Education. Except for schools operating under an extended day schedule as provided for in Section 1-109 of this title, not more than one (1) school day shall be counted for attendance purposes in any twenty-four-hour period.
6. B. Students absent from school in which they are regularly enrolled may be considered as being in attendance if the reason for such absence is to participate in scheduled school activities under the direction and supervision of a regular member of the faculty or to participate in a remote internet-based course approved by the district board of education. The State Board of Education shall adopt rules to provide for the implementation of remote Internet-based courses.
7. C. Each district board of education shall adopt policies and procedures that conform to rules for Internet-based courses as adopted by the State Board. Such policies shall include criteria for approval of the course, the appropriateness of the course for a particular student, authorization for full-time students to enroll in Internet-based courses, and establishing fees or charges. No district shall be liable for payment of any fees or charges for any Internet-based course for a student who has not complied with the district’s policies and procedures. Districts shall require students enrolled in Internet-based courses to participate in the Oklahoma School Testing Program Act. Students participating in Internet-based courses from a remote site will be responsible for providing their own equipment and Internet access, unless the district chooses to provide the equipment. Credit may not be granted for such courses except upon approval of the State Board of Education and the district board of education.
8. D. The school day for kindergarten may consist of six (6) hours devoted to school activities.

Version 1 (as amended by Laws 2003, SB 289, c. 40, § 1, emerg. eff. July 1, 2003, repealed by Laws 2004, HB 2725, c. 5, § 82, emerg. eff. March 1, 2004):

Laws 1971, HB 1155, c. 281, § 1-111, emerg. eff. July 2, 1971; Amended by Laws 1989, SB 183, c. 335, § 5, emerg. eff. July 1, 1989; Amended by Laws 1989, 1st Extr. Sess., HB 1017, c. 2, § 32, emerg. eff. April 25, 1990; Amended by Laws 1992, SB 986, c. 324, § 5, emerg. eff. July 1, 1992; Amended by Laws 1994, HB 2640, c. 290, § 68, eff. July 1, 1994; Amended by Laws 2001, SB 595, c. 427, § 1, emerg. eff. June 5, 2001 (superseded document available); Amended by Laws 2002, SB 1408, c. 453, § 1, emerg. eff. July 1, 2002 (superseded document available); Amended by Laws 2003, SB 289, c. 40, § 1, emerg. eff. July 1, 2003 (repealed by Laws 2004, HB 2725, c. 5, § 82, emerg. eff. March 1, 2004); Amended by Law 2003, HB 1343, c. 169, § 1, emerg. eff. July 1, 2003 (superseded document available).