Oklahoma § 56-176 - Homeless and neglected children
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 56-176 — Homeless and neglected children, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56-176. Homeless and neglected children
The Commission is authorized to set up a division for the
protection and care of homeless, dependent and neglected children,
and children in danger of becoming delinquent and to provide an
adequate child welfare service to accomplish the purposes herein set
forth.
Added by State Question No. 226, Initiative Petition No. 155, § 16,
adopted July 7, 1936. Amended by Laws 1939, p. 92, § 14, emerg.
eff. May 9, 1939; Laws 1988, c. 326, § 12, emerg. eff. July 13,
1988.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 56-176
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 56-176 cover?
Section 56-176 ("Homeless and neglected children") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 56-176?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 56-176 apply to my situation?
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