Okla. Stat. tit. 70, § 70-1210.229-5

State Department of Education - Coordination with Oklahoma Drug and

Alcohol Abuse Policy Board - Joint duties.

A. The State Superintendent of Public Instruction and State

Department of Education in conjunction with the Oklahoma Drug and

Alcohol Abuse Policy Board shall:

1. Establish objective criteria, guidelines and a comprehensive

integrated curriculum for substance abuse programs and the teaching

of life skills in local schools and school districts;

2. Establish and review annually model policies for alcohol and

drug abuse issues including, but not limited to, policies regarding

disciplinary actions and referral for services;

3. Develop and implement strategies which encourage all schools

to employ guidance counselors trained in substance abuse prevention

and life skills and to develop and begin implementing quality

substance abuse and life skills education programs; and

4. Develop guidelines and criteria to encourage teachers and

administrators to receive in-service training on alcohol and drug

abuse. The training or workshops shall be included in the staff

development point system. The training or workshop shall be

completed the first year a certified teacher is employed by a school

district, and then once every fifth academic year.

B. The State Department of Education shall distribute

information or reports provided by the Oklahoma Drug and Alcohol

Abuse Policy Board, to each school district and, upon request, to

members of the public. Upon request of the chief administrator of a

school or school district, the Department shall provide technical

assistance to schools and school districts to implement policies and

programs pursuant to guidelines provided by the Oklahoma Drug and

Alcohol Abuse Policy Board and shall provide a clearinghouse program

accessible by school districts to provide information about life

skills and drug and alcohol abuse prevention curricula and programs.

C. Final determination of materials to be used, means of

implementation of the curriculum, and ages and times at which

students receive instruction about life skills and drug and alcohol

abuse prevention shall be made by the school district board of

education. The school district, at least one (1) month prior to

giving such instruction to students, shall conduct for parents and

guardians of students involved, during weekend or evening hours, at

least one presentation concerning the plans for instruction and the

materials to be used. No student shall be required to receive

instruction about life skills and drug and alcohol abuse prevention

if a parent or guardian of the student objects in writing.

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 70. Schools Page 1193