Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

SB 1735 — Career and technology education; directing technology center schools to be subject to certain provisions of the State Board of Career and Technology Education. Effective date. Emergency.

Last action — Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/06/2026

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 02, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kevin Stitt (Republican) on May 06, 2026.

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Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

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  • Enacted

    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 5 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill directs technology center schools to follow rules from the State Board of Career and Technology Education.

This bill amends existing laws to ensure technology center school districts adhere to specific provisions set by the State Board of Career and Technology Education, rather than the State Board of Education. It updates governance and election procedures for these districts.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

196 added · 225 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill SB 1735 clarifies that technology center school districts will now follow rules set by the State Board of Career and Technology Education instead of the State Board of Education. This change emphasizes the independence of technology center districts in their governance and operations. This matters because it could allow these districts more control over their processes, potentially leading to tailored education and technical training that better fits local needs.

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ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO.
An Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO.
Seifried of the Senate and Lay of the House 5 An Act relating to career and technology education;
Seifried of the Senate and Lay of the House An Act relating to career and technology education;
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SUBJECT:
Technology center school districts BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
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All boundaries of district zones shall follow clearly visible, definable, and observable physical boundaries which ENGR.
All boundaries of district zones shall follow clearly visible, definable, and observable physical boundaries which are based upon criteria established and recognized by the Bureau of the Census of the United States Department of Commerce for purposes of defining census blocks for its decennial census and shall follow, as much as possible, precinct boundaries.
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1735 Page 2 are based upon criteria established and recognized by the Bureau of the Census of the United States Department of Commerce for purposes of defining census blocks for its decennial census and shall follow, as much as possible, precinct boundaries.
If during the term of office to which a person was elected, that member ceases to be a resident of the district zone for which the person was elected, the office shall become vacant and the vacancy shall be filled as provided in Section 13A-110 of Title of the Oklahoma Statutes.
If during the term of office to which a person was elected, that member ceases to be a resident of the district zone for which the person was elected, the office shall become vacant and the vacancy shall be filled as provided in Section 13A-110 of Title ENR.
The State Board of Career and Technology Education shall promulgate rules prescribing the manner in which the elections required by this subsection are shall be held.
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In technology center school districts having a population of more than two hundred twenty-five thousand (225,000) electors, the territory of the technology center school district shall be divided into board zones by the State Board of Career and Technology ENGR.
1735 Page 3 Education.
1735 Page 2 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
The State Board of Career and Technology Education shall promulgate rules prescribing the manner in which the elections required by this subsection are shall be held.
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In technology center school districts having a population of more than two hundred twenty-five thousand (225,000) electors, the territory of the technology center school district shall be divided into board zones by the State Board of Career and Technology Education.
An election to vote on the question of making a levy of not to exceed five (5) mills on the dollar valuation of the taxable ENGR.
An election to vote on the question of making a levy of not to exceed five (5) mills on the dollar valuation of the taxable property in a technology center school district under the provisions of subsection A of Section 9B of Article X of the Oklahoma Constitution, shall be called by the board of education and conducted by the county election board of such district in the same manner that elections for emergency levies in school districts under the provisions of subsection (d) of Section 9 of Article X of the Oklahoma Constitution, are called and conducted.
When such levy is ENR.
1735 Page 4 property in a technology center school district under the provisions of subsection A of Section 9B of Article X of the Oklahoma Constitution, shall be called by the board of education and conducted by the county election board of such district in the same manner that elections for emergency levies in school districts under the provisions of subsection (d) of Section 9 of Article X of the Oklahoma Constitution, are called and conducted.
1735 Page 3 approved by a majority of the electors of the technology center school district voting on the question at such election, the levy shall be made each fiscal year thereafter until repealed by a majority of the electors of the district voting on the question at an election called for such purpose.
When such levy is approved by a majority of the electors of the technology center school district voting on the question at such election, the levy shall be made each fiscal year thereafter until repealed by a majority of the electors of the district voting on the question at an election called for such purpose.
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If the State Board of Career and Technology Education requires the submission of a petition in order for an election to be called for the purpose of annexation or deannexation of territory to a technology center school district, such petition shall not be required to bear a number of technology center school district electors’ signatures which exceed fifty percent (50%) of the number of technology center school district electors who voted in the last school board election ENGR.
If the State Board of Career and Technology Education requires the submission of a petition in order for an election to be called for the purpose of annexation or deannexation of territory to a technology center school district, such petition shall not be required to bear a number of technology center school district electors’ signatures which exceed fifty percent (50%) of the number of technology center school district electors who voted in the last school board election ENR.
1735 Page 6 in the territory proposed to be annexed or deannexed.
1735 Page 4 in the territory proposed to be annexed or deannexed.
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The board of education of a technology center school district may, without prior approval of the State Board of Career and Technology Education, approve all plans and specifications for technology center school buildings, additions, and major modifications to school buildings that are designed to provide for the offering of vocational-technical education programs and services when the cost of the building project is to be paid with local levies or state bond monies or both local levies and state bond monies.
The board of education of a technology center school district may, without prior approval of the State Board of Career and Technology Education, approve all plans and specifications for ENR.
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1735 Page 5 technology center school buildings, additions, and major modifications to school buildings that are designed to provide for the offering of vocational-technical education programs and services when the cost of the building project is to be paid with local levies or state bond monies or both local levies and state bond monies.
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1735 Page 8 Passed the Senate the 9th day of March, 2026.
1735 Page 6 Passed the Senate the 9th day of March, 2026.
3 Presiding Officer of the Senate 5 Passed the House of Representatives the ____ day of __________, 2026.
Presiding Officer of the Senate Passed the House of Representatives the 28th day of April, 2026.
8 Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives ENGR.
Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Received by the Office of the Governor this ____________________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By:
_________________________________ Approved by the Governor of the State of Oklahoma this _________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
_________________________________ Governor of the State of Oklahoma OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE Received by the Office of the Secretary of State this __________ day of __________________, 20 _______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By:
_________________________________ ENR.
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How this bill changes current law

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This bill transfers authority for technology center school districts from the State Board of Education to the State Board of Career and Technology Education and makes other governance changes.

  • 70 O.S. 2021, Section 14-108

    the State Board of Education → the State Board of Career and Technology Education

    Shifts authority for certain governance from the State Board of Education to the State Board of Career and Technology Education.

  • 70 O.S. 2021, Section 14-108

    not less fewer than five (5) nor more than seven (7) members. → not fewer than five (5) nor more than seven (7) members.

    Corrects grammatical error in the description of board membership requirements.

  • 70 O.S. 2021, Section 14-108

    shall be held. → are shall be held.

    Adjusts the language for clarity regarding the manner in which elections are held.

  • 70 O.S. 2021, Section 14-108

    the board of education of a technology center school district shall consist of one member elected from each of the district zones of the technology center school district created pursuant to this subsection. → the board of education of the technology center school district shall consist of one member elected from each of the district zones.

    Clarifies the structure of the board of education for technology center school districts.

  • 70 O.S. 2021, Section 14-108

    which may be paid for a student by the independent or elementary school district in which the student resides. → which may be paid for by the independent or elementary school district in which the student resides.

    Clarifies the responsibility for tuition payment for nonresident students.

  • 70 O.S. 2021, Section 14-108

    in the same manner that elections for emergency levies in school districts under the provisions of subsection (d) of Section 9 of Article X of the Oklahoma Constitution, are called and conducted. → in the same manner that elections for emergency levies in school districts are called and conducted.

    Simplifies and clarifies the language regarding election procedures.

  • 70 O.S. 2021, Section 14-108

    of the technology center school district electors who voted in the last school board election → of the technology center school district electors who voted in the last school board election in the territory proposed to be annexed or deannexed.

    Clarifies the signature requirement for annexation or deannexation petitions.

  • 70 O.S. 2021, Section 14-108

    shall be made and approved in the same manner that those of independent school districts are made and approved. → shall be made and approved in the same manner that those of independent school districts are made.

    Updates language for consistency regarding yearly estimates of needs.

  • 70 O.S. 2021, Section 14-108

    may include an estimate of federal funds as probable income from sources other than ad valorem taxes of the district → may include an estimate of federal funds from sources other than ad valorem taxes of the district

    Clarifies language on estimated federal funding.

  • 70 O.S. 2021, Section 14-108

    prescribe a list of appropriation accounts by which the funds of → prescribe a list of accounts by which the funds of

    Simplifies the language for appropriations.

  • 70 O.S. 2021, Section 14-108

    for the offering of vocational-technical education programs and services when the cost of the building project is to be paid with local levies or state bond monies or both local levies and state bond monies. → for vocational-technical education programs when the cost of the project is to be paid with local levies or state bond money or both.

    Clarifies the conditions under which building project approvals are made.

Action History

  1. Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/06/2026

  2. Sent to Governor

  3. Signed, returned to Senate

  4. Enrolled, to House

  5. Referred for enrollment

  6. Signed, returned to Senate

  7. Third Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 86 Nays: 0

  8. General Order

  9. CR; Do Pass Education Oversight Committee

  10. Policy recommendation to the Education Oversight committee; Do Pass Postsecondary Education

  11. Referred to Postsecondary Education

  12. Second Reading referred to Education Oversight

  13. First Reading

  14. Engrossed to House

  15. Referred for engrossment

  16. Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 46 Nays: 0

  17. General Order, Considered

  18. Coauthored by Representative Lay (principal House author)

  19. Placed on General Order

  20. Reported Do Pass Education committee; CR filed

  21. Second Reading referred to Education

  22. Authored by Senator Seifried

  23. First Reading

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 86 Yea · 0 Nay · 13 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 690010
Democrat 14003
Unaffiliated 3001
Total 860014
% of votes cast 86%0%0%14%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Alonso-Sandoval — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
VACANCY: — Not Voting
Crosswhite Hader — Yea
Aletia Timmons Democrat Yea
Amanda Clinton Democrat Yea
Andy Fugate Democrat Yea
Annie Menz Democrat Yea
Cyndi Munson Democrat Not Voting
Ellen Pogemiller Democrat Yea
Ellyn Hefner Democrat Yea
Jacob Rosecrants Democrat Yea
Jared Deck Democrat Yea
John Waldron Democrat Not Voting
Melissa Provenzano Democrat Yea
Meloyde Blancett Democrat Yea
Michelle McCane Democrat Not Voting
Mickey Dollens Democrat Yea
Ronald Stewart Democrat Yea
Suzanne Schreiber Democrat Yea
Trish Ranson Democrat Yea
Anthony Moore Republican Yea
Bob Ed Culver Republican Yea
Brad Boles Republican Yea
Brian Hill Republican Not Voting
Carl Newton Republican Yea
Chad Caldwell Republican Not Voting
Chris Banning Republican Yea
Chris Kannady Republican Yea
Chris Sneed Republican Yea
Clay Staires Republican Yea
Cody Maynard Republican Yea
Collin Duel Republican Yea
Cynthia Roe Republican Yea
Daniel Pae Republican Yea
Danny Sterling Republican Yea
Danny Williams Republican Yea
David Hardin Republican Yea
David Smith Republican Yea
Dell Kerbs Republican Not Voting
Derrick Hildebrant Republican Yea
Dick Lowe Republican Yea
Dillon Travis Republican Yea
Eddy Dempsey Republican Yea
Emily Gise Republican Yea
Eric Roberts Republican Yea
Erick Harris Republican Yea
Gabe Woolley Republican Yea
Gerrid Kendrix Republican Yea
Jason Blair Republican Yea
Jay Steagall Republican Yea
Jim Grego Republican Not Voting
Jim Olsen Republican Yea
Jim Shaw Republican Yea
John George Republican Yea
John Kane Republican Yea
John Pfeiffer Republican Yea
Jonathan Wilk Republican Yea
Josh Cantrell Republican Yea
Josh West Republican Yea
Judd Strom Republican Yea
Justin Humphrey Republican Not Voting
Ken Luttrell Republican Not Voting
Kenton Patzkowsky Republican Not Voting
Kevin Norwood Republican Yea
Kevin West Republican Not Voting
Marilyn Stark Republican Yea
Mark Chapman Republican Yea
Mark Lawson Republican Yea
Mark Lepak Republican Yea
Mark Tedford Republican Yea
Max Wolfley Republican Yea
Mike Dobrinski Republican Yea
Mike Kelley Republican Yea
Mike Lay Republican Yea
Mike Osburn Republican Yea
Molly Jenkins Republican Yea
Neil Hays Republican Yea
Nick Archer Republican Yea
Nicole Miller Republican Yea
Preston Stinson Republican Yea
Rande Worthen Republican Yea
Rick West Republican Yea
Rob Hall Republican Yea
Robert Manger Republican Yea
Ronny Johns Republican Yea
Ross Ford Republican Yea
Rusty Cornwell Republican Yea
Ryan Eaves Republican Yea
Scott Fetgatter Republican Yea
Stacy Jo Adams Republican Yea
Stan May Republican Yea
Steve Bashore Republican Yea
T.J. Marti Republican Yea
Tammy Townley Republican Not Voting
Tammy West Republican Yea
Tim Turner Republican Yea
Tom Gann Republican Yea
Toni Hasenbeck Republican Yea
Trey Caldwell Republican Not Voting

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Third Reading

Passed 46 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 37002
Democrat 9000
Total 46002
% of votes cast 96%0%0%4%
How each member voted (48)
Member Party Vote
Carri Hicks Democrat Yea
Jo Anna Dossett Democrat Yea
Julia Kirt Democrat Yea
Mark Mann Democrat Yea
Mary B. Boren Democrat Yea
Michael Brooks Democrat Yea
Nikki Nice Democrat Yea
Regina Goodwin Democrat Yea
Ronald Stewart Democrat Yea
Aaron Reinhardt Republican Yea
Adam Pugh Republican Yea
Ally Seifried Republican Yea
Avery Frix Republican Not Voting
Bill Coleman Republican Yea
Brenda Stanley Republican Yea
Brent Howard Republican Yea
Brian Guthrie Republican Yea
Bryan Logan Republican Yea
Casey Murdock Republican Yea
Christi Gillespie Republican Yea
Dana Prieto Republican Yea
Darcy Jech Republican Yea
Dave Rader Republican Yea
David Bullard Republican Yea
District 24 Republican Yea
Dusty Deevers Republican Yea
George Burns Republican Yea
Grant Green Republican Yea
Jerry Alvord Republican Yea
John Haste Republican Yea
Jonathan Wingard Republican Yea
Julie Daniels Republican Yea
Julie McIntosh Republican Yea
Kelly Hines Republican Yea
Kendal Sacchieri Republican Yea
Kristen Thompson Republican Yea
Lisa Standridge Republican Yea
Lonnie Paxton Republican Yea
Micheal Bergstrom Republican Yea
Paul Rosino Republican Yea
Randy Grellner Republican Yea
Rob Hall Republican Yea
Roland Pederson Republican Not Voting
Shane Jett Republican Yea
Spencer Kern Republican Yea
Todd Gollihare Republican Yea
Tom Woods Republican Yea
Warren Hamilton Republican Yea

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Education

Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 8000
Democrat 3000
Total 11000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Carri Hicks Democrat Yea
Jo Anna Dossett Democrat Yea
Mark Mann Democrat Yea
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

education technology
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SB 1735 is sponsored by Ally Seifried (Republican) and Mike Lay (Republican).
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