Oklahoma § 21-1376 - Orders to leave institutions of learning – Grounds –

§ 21-1376. Orders to leave institutions of learning – Grounds –

Penalty – Definition - Grievance and appeals procedures.

A. The chief administrative officer or anyone designated by the

chief administrative officer or the governing board of the

institution of learning to maintain order at an institution of

learning shall have the authority and power to direct any person to

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 21. Crimes and Punishments

leave the institution of learning who is not a student, officer or

employee thereof, and who:

1. Interferes with the peaceful conduct of activities at an

institution of learning;

2. Commits an act which interferes with the peaceful conduct of

activities at an institution of learning; or

3. Enters the institution of learning for the purpose of

committing an act which may interfere with the peaceful conduct of

activities at an institution of learning.

B. Any person to whom this section applies, who fails to leave

the institution of learning as directed or returns within six (6)

months thereafter, without first obtaining written permission from

the chief administrative officer or anyone designated by the chief

administrative officer or the governing board of the institution of

learning, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

C. “Interferes with the peaceful conduct” includes actions that

directly interfere with classes, study, student or faculty safety,

housing or parking areas, or extracurricular activities; threatening

or stalking any person; damaging or causing waste to any property

belonging to another person or the institution of learning; or

direct interference with administration, maintenance or security of

property belonging to the institution of learning.

D. The governing board of each institution of learning shall

establish a grievance or appeals procedure and an opportunity for

hearing for persons who have been required to leave the institution

pursuant to this section. Any person removed from the institution

pursuant to this section shall be given written notice of the

procedure for requesting a hearing and filing a grievance or appeal.

Added by Laws 1971, c. 78, § 2, emerg. eff. April 16, 1971. Amended

by Laws 2001, c. 222, § 1, emerg. eff. May 21, 2001.