Oklahoma § 70-7-101.1 Mandatory annexation or consolidation - Rules and

Oklahoma Statutes

§ 70-7-101.1 — Mandatory annexation or consolidation - Rules and

Oklahoma § 70-7-101.1

Title 70Schools

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Okla. Stat. tit. 70, § 70-7-101.1 (2026).

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regulations regarding procedures - Notice to school district involved - Opportunity to appear before State Board of Education - Determination of issue.

A.The State Board of Education shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations regarding the procedures necessary to accomplish mandatory annexation or consolidation, as provided by and within the requirements of the provisions of Sections 2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 of this act, and as otherwise provided by law.

B.In any case where mandatory annexation of a school or school district is recommended by the State Department of Education, the Department shall notify, in writing, the board of education of the school district involved. Upon receipt of the notification, the school district board shall have fifteen (15) days to request an

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regulations regarding procedures - Notice to school district involved - Opportunity to appear before State Board of Education - Determination of issue. A. The State Board of Education shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations regarding the procedures necessary to accomplish mandatory annexation or consolidation, as provided by and within the requirements of the provisions of Sections 2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 of this act, and as otherwise provided by law. B. In any case where mandatory annexation of a school or school district is recommended by the State Department of Education, the Department shall notify, in writing, the board of education of the school district involved. Upon receipt of the notification, the school district board shall have fifteen (15) days to request an opportunity to appear before the State Board of Education. If the school district board fails to request an opportunity to appear, the State Board shall proceed without further notice or delay, to conclude the matter. If an opportunity to appear is requested by the school district board, the State Board shall decide the issues after hearing from representatives of the school or school district and the State Department and shall make a final determination on the recommendation of the Department.