STATE OF OKLAHOMA

2nd Session of the 53rd Legislature (2012)

HOUSE BILL 2842	By:	Martin (Scott)

AS INTRODUCED

An Act relating to schools; amending 70 O.S. 2011, Section 5-130, which relates to the use of school buildings and property; expanding purpose for which school building and property may be used; and providing an effective date.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1.     AMENDATORY    70 O.S. 2011, Section 5-130, is amended to read as follows:
Section 5-130.  A.  The board of education of any school district may, under such regulations and conditions as it may prescribe:
1.  Open any school building and permit the use of any property belonging to such district for health, religious, political, literary, community, cultural, scientific, mechanical, agricultural, or parental involvement purposes, and other purposes of general public interest including the provision of public library services pursuant to agreements with governing boards or commissions of public libraries or library systems;
2.  Contract to provide transportation equipment as defined in Section 9-104 of this title for any purpose specified in paragraph 1 of this subsection; and
3.  Make a reasonable charge to cover the cost of the use of such building, property or transportation equipment.
B.  The State Board of Education shall encourage each board of education to inquire into and promote the use of its school buildings and property for the purposes provided in subsection A of this section for such activities both before and after regular school hours.
SECTION 2.  This act shall become effective November 1, 2012.

53-2-8827	AM	01/16/12