Section 1210.231 - Student visits to correctional institutions - PurposeA. It is the intent of the Legislature that children residing in this state understand the seriousness of conviction for criminal behavior and the resulting punishment. The purpose of visits to correctional institutions provided for herein shall be to demonstrate to pupils the harmful effects of incarceration on the life of an inmate.B. Public school districts may provide for at least one visit per school year for pupils in the eighth grade or a higher grade to a state correctional institution. Transportation shall be provided pursuant to Section 9-108 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes. The State Department of Education shall promulgate rules to implement the provisions of this section.Okla. Stat. tit. 70, § 1210.231
Added by Laws 1994, HB 2640, c. 290, § 71, emerg. eff. 7/1/1994.