Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

SB 792 — School Safety and Bullying Prevention Act; requiring certain policy. Effective date. Emergency.

Last action — Coauthored by Representative Hall (principal House author)

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    Passed House
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

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Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

75 added · 153 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of SB 792 includes additional language that explicitly requires schools to implement policies recognizing the right of students to defend themselves in situations of bullying. This change is significant because it underscores the need for schools to adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards bullying while also ensuring that students feel empowered to protect themselves. By defining self-defense and requiring schools to better communicate their policies, the bill aims to create a safer environment for students.

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STATE OF OKLAHOMA 2 1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025) 3 SENATE BILL 792 By:
SENATE FLOOR VERSION February 25, 2025 3 SENATE BILL NO.
Jett 4 5 AS INTRODUCED 7 An Act relating to the School Safety and Bullying Prevention Act;
792 By:
Jett 5 An Act relating to the School Safety and Bullying Prevention Act;
2023 (70 O.S.
(70 O.S.
The policy shall provide options for the discipline of the students and shall define standards of Req.
The policy shall provide options for the discipline of the students and shall define standards of SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB792 SFLR Page 1 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) conduct to which students are expected to conform.
No.
The policy shall:
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The policy 2 shall:
Specifically address bullying by students at school and by electronic communication, if the communication is specifically directed at students or school personnel and concerns bullying at school;
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Specifically address bullying by students at school and by electronic communication, if the communication is specifically 5 directed at students or school personnel and concerns bullying at 6 school;
Contain a procedure for reporting an act of bullying to a school official or law enforcement agency, including a provision that permits a person to report an act anonymously.
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Contain a procedure for reporting an act of bullying to a school official or law enforcement agency, including a provision 9 that permits a person to report an act anonymously.
notice of the policy be posted at various locations within each school site, including, but not limited to, cafeterias, school bulletin boards, and administration offices, Req.
notice of the policy be posted at various locations within each school site, including, but not limited to, cafeterias, school bulletin boards, and administration offices, SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB792 SFLR Page 2 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) c.
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the policy be posted on the Internet website for the school district and each school site that has an Internet website, and d.
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the policy be included in all student and employee handbooks;
the policy be posted on the Internet website for the 2 school district and each school site that has an 3 Internet website, and d.
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the policy be included in all student and employee 5 handbooks;
Require that appropriate school district personnel involved in investigating reports of bullying make a determination regarding whether the conduct is actually occurring;
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Require that appropriate school district personnel involved 7 in investigating reports of bullying make a determination regarding whether the conduct is actually occurring;
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SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB792 SFLR Page 3 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) a.
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a student who is physically attacked shall be entitled to use physical force that is reasonable and necessary for self-protection, b.
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a student who witnesses another person being physically attacked is entitled to use reasonable and necessary physical restraint, defined as the placing of hands on another in a manner that is reasonable or necessary, to protect the person from physical harm, and c.
a student who is physically attacked shall be entitled 2 to use physical force that is reasonable and necessary 3 for self-protection, b.
a student who witnesses another person being 5 physically attacked is entitled to use reasonable and 6 necessary physical restraint, defined as the placing 7 of hands on another in a manner that is reasonable or necessary, to protect the person from physical harm, 9 and c.
Provide for an educational program as designed and developed by the State Department of Education and in consultation with the Office of Juvenile Affairs for students and parents in Req.
Provide for an educational program as designed and developed by the State Department of Education and in consultation with the Office of Juvenile Affairs for students and parents in SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB792 SFLR Page 4 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) preventing, identifying, responding to, and reporting incidents of bullying;
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1227 Page 4 preventing, identifying, responding to, and reporting incidents of 2 bullying;
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Establish a procedure for referral of a person who commits an act of bullying to a delinquency prevention and diversion 5 program administered by the Office of Juvenile Affairs;
Establish a procedure for referral of a person who commits an act of bullying to a delinquency prevention and diversion program administered by the Office of Juvenile Affairs;
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consequences and remedial action for a person who commits an act of bullying, 9 b.
consequences and remedial action for a person who commits an act of bullying, b.
reporting the number of incidents of bullying, and Req.
reporting the number of incidents of bullying, and SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB792 SFLR Page 5 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) d.
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determining the severity of the incidents and their potential to result in future violence;
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determining the severity of the incidents and their 2 potential to result in future violence;
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Establish a procedure whereby, upon completing an investigation of bullying, a school may recommend that available 5 community mental health care, substance abuse, or other counseling 6 options be provided to the student, if appropriate;
Establish a procedure whereby, upon completing an investigation of bullying, a school may recommend that available community mental health care, substance abuse, or other counseling options be provided to the student, if appropriate;
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Establish a procedure whereby a school may request the disclosure of any information concerning students who have received 9 mental health, substance abuse, or other care pursuant to paragraph 14 15 of this subsection that indicates an explicit threat to the safety of students or school personnel, provided the disclosure of the information does not violate the requirements and provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Section 2503 of Title 12 of the Oklahoma Statutes, Section 1376 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes, or any other state or federal laws regarding the disclosure of confidential information.
Establish a procedure whereby a school may request the disclosure of any information concerning students who have received mental health, substance abuse, or other care pursuant to paragraph 14 15 of this subsection that indicates an explicit threat to the safety of students or school personnel, provided the disclosure of the information does not violate the requirements and provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Section 2503 of Title 12 of the Oklahoma Statutes, Section 1376 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes, or any other state or federal laws regarding the disclosure of confidential information.
For the purposes of this section, “zero-tolerance disciplinary policy” means Req.
For the purposes of this section, “zero-tolerance disciplinary policy” means SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB792 SFLR Page 6 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) a policy or practice of discipline that results in an automatic disciplinary consequence such as suspension or expulsion for any student who commits one or more acts of school violence or violent behavior even if school district administrators have some discretion to modify the consequence on a case-by-case basis;
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and 2.
1227 Page 6 a policy or practice of discipline that results in an automatic 2 disciplinary consequence such as suspension or expulsion for any 3 student who commits one or more acts of school violence or violent behavior even if school district administrators have some discretion 5 to modify the consequence on a case-by-case basis;
A statement relating to students who engage in self-defense, pursuant to paragraph 9 of subsection A of this section, that the school district administration, when determining the disciplinary action for the student who has committed an act of school violence or exhibited violent behavior, will take into account if such act was committed in self-defense as an immediate response to an act of school violence or violent behavior committed by another student.
and 6 2.
A statement relating to students who engage in self-defense, 7 pursuant to paragraph 9 of subsection A of this section, that the school district administration, when determining the disciplinary 9 action for the student who has committed an act of school violence or exhibited violent behavior, will take into account if such act was committed in self-defense as an immediate response to an act of school violence or violent behavior committed by another student.
The teacher of a child attending a public school shall have the same right as a parent or guardian to control and Req.
The teacher of a child attending a public school shall have the same right as a parent or guardian to control and SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB792 SFLR Page 7 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) discipline such child according to district policies during the time the child is in attendance or in transit to or from the school or any other school function authorized by the school district or classroom presided over by the teacher.
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1227 Page 7 discipline such child according to district policies during the time 2 the child is in attendance or in transit to or from the school or 3 any other school function authorized by the school district or classroom presided over by the teacher.
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Except concerning students on individualized education 6 plans (IEP) pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education 7 Act (IDEA), P.L.
Except concerning students on individualized education plans (IEP) pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), P.L.
101-476, the State Board of Education shall not have authority to prescribe student disciplinary policies for school 9 districts or to proscribe corporal punishment in the public schools.
101-476, the State Board of Education shall not have authority to prescribe student disciplinary policies for school districts or to proscribe corporal punishment in the public schools.
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Promulgate rules for periodically monitoring school districts for compliance with this section and providing sanctions for noncompliance with this section;
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Promulgate rules for periodically monitoring school 2 districts for compliance with this section and providing sanctions 3 for noncompliance with this section;
Establish and maintain a central repository for the 5 collection of information regarding documented and verified 6 incidents of bullying;
Establish and maintain a central repository for the collection of information regarding documented and verified incidents of bullying;
and 7 3.
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Publish a report annually on the State Department of Education website regarding the number of documented and verified 9 incidents of bullying in the public schools in the state.
Publish a report annually on the State Department of Education website regarding the number of documented and verified incidents of bullying in the public schools in the state.
60-1-1227 EB 1/19/2025 5:43:25 AM Req.
COMMITTEE REPORT BY:
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COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION February 25, 2025 - DO PASS SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB792 SFLR Page 9 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments)
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Action History

  1. Coauthored by Representative Hall (principal House author)

  2. Placed on General Order

  3. Reported Do Pass Education committee; CR filed

  4. Second Reading referred to Education

  5. Authored by Senator Jett

  6. First Reading

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 3 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Education

Passed 8 Yea · 3 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 8000
Democrat 0300
Total 8300
% of votes cast 73%27%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Carri Hicks Democrat Nay
Jo Anna Dossett Democrat Nay
Mark Mann Democrat Nay
Aaron Reinhardt Republican Yea
Adam Pugh Republican Yea
Ally Seifried Republican Yea
Dave Rader Republican Yea
Dusty Deevers Republican Yea
Kelly Hines Republican Yea
Kendal Sacchieri Republican Yea
Roland Pederson Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety education
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Who sponsors SB 792?
SB 792 is sponsored by Shane Jett (Republican) and Chuck Hall (Republican).
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This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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