What is the status of HB3885?

In committee as of May 4, 2026. Latest action: Coauthored by Senator Pederson (May 4, 2026).

Who sponsored HB3885?

Josh Cantrell (R, HD-049), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB3885?

On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HB3885&Session=2600

Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session

Oklahoma HB3885: Schools; subjecting certain students in grades three through five to school suspensions; effective date; emergency.

Q: What is HB3885?

HB3885 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Schools; subjecting certain students in grades three through five to school suspensions; effective date; emergency.

Q: What does HB3885 do?

In its own words: An act described in paragraph 1 of subsection C of this section may be suspended out-of-school in accordance with the provisions of this section. Each school district board of education shall adopt a policy with procedures which provides for out-of-school suspension of students. The policy shall address the term of the out-of-school suspension, provide an appeals process as described in subsection B of this section, and provide that before a student is suspended outof-school, the school or district administration shall consider and apply, if appropriate, alternative in-school placement options.

Status: In committee, May 4, 2026

What the bill says

An act described in paragraph 1 of subsection C of this section may be suspended out-of-school in accordance with the provisions of this section. Each school district board of education shall adopt a policy with procedures which provides for out-of-school suspension of students. The policy shall address the term of the out-of-school suspension, provide an appeals process as described in subsection B of this section, and provide that before a student is suspended outof-school, the school or district administration shall consider and apply, if appropriate, alternative in-school placement options.

From the engrossed text, April 22, 2026:

an act described in paragraph 1 of subsection C of this section may be suspended out-of-school in accordance with the provisions of this section. Each school district board of education shall adopt a policy with procedures which provides for out-of-school suspension of students. The policy shall address the term of the out-of-school suspension, provide an appeals process as described in subsection B of this section, and provide that before a student is suspended outof-school, the school or district administration shall consider and apply, if appropriate, alternative in-school placement options that are not to be considered suspension, such as placement in an SENATE FLOOR VERSION - HB3885 SFLR Page (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) alte rnative school setting, reassignment to another classroom, or in-school detention. The policy shall address education for students subject to the provisions of subsection D of this section and whether participation in extracurricular activities shall be permitted. B. 1. Students suspended out-of-school for ten (10) or fewer days shall have the right to appeal the decision of the administration as provided in the policy required in subsection A of this section. The policy shall specify whether appeals for shortterm suspensions as provided in this subsection shall be to a local committee composed of district administrators or teachers or both, or to the district board of education. Upon …

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Oklahoma HB3885: Schools; subjecting certain students in grades three through five to school suspensions; effective date; emergency.

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