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SB 799

Students; electronic communication between students and school personnel; providing for designation of certain alternate adult; providing exception for certain communications.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Daniel Pae and 1 co-sponsor

Oklahoma bill establishing rules for student-school electronic communications, alternate adult designations, and communication exceptions; vetoed by Governor on May 22, 2025.

Vetoed 05/22/2025
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Bill Summary · SB 799

Legislative bill overview

SB 799 establishes rules for electronic communications between Oklahoma students and school personnel, including provisions for designating alternate trusted adults and creating exceptions to standard communication protocols. The bill was passed by the legislature but was vetoed by the Governor on May 22, 2025.

Why is this important

Electronic communication policies directly affect student safety, parental oversight, and educator accountability in schools. Clear guidelines determine when and how adults can contact students privately, which has implications for child protection, mental health support access, and legal liability for educational institutions.

Potential points of contention

  • Parental access vs. student privacy: Designating "alternate adults" without clear parental notification requirements could create tensions between protecting student confidentiality and maintaining parental authority
  • Scope of exceptions: The bill's undefined exceptions to communication rules may either weaken safeguards against inappropriate contact or restrict legitimate support from counselors and social workers
  • Implementation burden: Schools may face compliance challenges interpreting vague standards about which communications require documentation or parental knowledge

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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