Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma SB1721: Schools; extending the sunset date for the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education; requiring certain members to meet certain requirements. Effective date. Emergency.
Status: Vetoed, May 5, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to schools; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3-173, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 306, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3-173), which relates to the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education; extending sunset date; requiring certain appointed members to be duly authorized representatives of certain tribe, department, or entity; providing method of authorization; requiring certain member's service to cease if he or she does not have certain authorization; requiring notification; providing for filling of vacancy; providing certain construction…
From the enrolled text, April 28, 2026:
An Act relating to schools; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3-173, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 306, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3-173), which relates to the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education; extending sunset date; requiring certain appointed members to be duly authorized representatives of certain tribe, department, or entity; providing method of authorization; requiring certain member's service to cease if he or she does not have certain authorization; requiring notification; providing for filling of vacancy; providing certain construction; requiring electronic submission of certain report; updating statutory language; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3-173, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 306, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3-173), is amended to read as follows: Section 3-173. A. There is hereby re-created to continue until July 1, 2026 July 1, 2029, in accordance with the provisions of the Oklahoma Sunset Law, the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education. B. The Council shall: 1. Make recommendations to the State Board of Education and the Superintendent of Public Instruction in educational matters affecting the education of Native American students; 2. Promote educational opportunities and improvement of the quality of education provided to Native American students throughout the state; 3. Advocate for …