Oklahoma § 70-4516 - School calendar
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 70-4516 — School calendar, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 70-4516. School calendar
The board of education of any school district operating pursuant
to the provisions of Section 4511 et seq. of this title shall
establish a school calendar whereby the teaching sessions and
vacation periods during the school year are on a rotating basis.
Each selected school shall be closed for all students and
employees on regular school holidays.
The schools and classes shall be conducted for a total of no
less than one hundred eighty (180) days or no less than one thousand
eighty (1,080) hours during the academic year as provided for in
Section 1-109 of this title.
The provisions of all other laws relating to compulsory fulltime education and the enrollment and attendance of pupils in the
kindergarten, elementary and secondary grades shall be applicable
with respect to the regular school days prescribed for the entire
academic year established for the school at which a program pursuant
to Section 4511 et seq. of this title is conducted, and to the
attendance area established for such school.
Added by Laws 1975, c. 332, § 6, emerg. eff. June 12, 1975. Amended
by Laws 2009, c. 103, § 4, emerg. eff. April 24, 2009; Laws 2019, c.
490, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2019.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 70-4516
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 70-4516 cover?
Section 70-4516 ("School calendar") 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 § 70-4516?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Oklahoma official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney.
How does Oklahoma § 70-4516 apply to my situation?
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