OKLAHOMA CITY (KSWO) – Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed Senate Bill 758 on Monday, May 5, which limits the amount of virtual days public schools can have within a school year.
Now, beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, Oklahoma public school districts and charter schools will only be able to close their doors and provide virtual instruction for up to two days or 12 hours per school year. However, that is only if certain conditions are met.
In order for virtual days to be permitted for use by school districts, one of the following would have to be met:
- The State Superintendent of Public Instruction approves a virtual instruction plan adopted by the school district board of education or charter school governing board.
- The governor issues a state of emergency or proclamation affecting school operations.
- The school district board of education or charter school governing board authorizes the use of virtual instruction.