Oklahoma Code § 70-7-101.1

Title 70. Schools: Mandatory annexation or consolidation - Rules and
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regulations regarding procedures - Notice to school district
involved - Opportunity to appear before State Board of Education -
Determination of issue.
A.  The State Board of Education shall be authorized to
promulgate rules and regulations regarding the procedures necessary
to accomplish mandatory annexation or consolidation, as provided by
and within the requirements of the provisions of Sections 2, 8, 9,
10, 11, 12 and 13 of this act, and as otherwise provided by law.
B.  In any case where mandatory annexation of a school or school
district is recommended by the State Department of Education, the
Department shall notify, in writing, the board of education of the
school district involved.  Upon receipt of the notification, the
school district board shall have fifteen (15) days to request an
opportunity to appear before the State Board of Education.  If the
school district board fails to request an opportunity to appear, the
State Board shall proceed without further notice or delay, to
conclude the matter.  If an opportunity to appear is requested by
the school district board, the State Board shall decide the issues
after hearing from representatives of the school or school district
and the State Department and shall make a final determination on the
recommendation of the Department.

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