Oklahoma SB783/Education Open Transfer Act

Due to the recent passage of SB783 regarding Open Transfers, we are getting many questions from parents outside the district about transferring their students to Union Public Schools.  The new law does not go into effect until Jan. 1, 2022.  There are many requirements mandated by the law, which requires the State Department of Education to write new rules and for local school boards to create new board policies, so we are unable to respond to these requests at this time.  Please check www.unionps.org for news and updates. 

Online Form To Apply For P-EBT Program

Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) is a program that helps children who would have received free or reduced-price meals at school if not for the COVID-19 pandemic. Students who qualify will receive a debit card preloaded with funds that can be used for groceries.

There is now a form on the SDE Website for parents to complete if they think they qualified for P-EBT and did not receive their card. (It is kind of hidden at the bottom of this SDE website page. https://sde.ok.gov/pebt 

See explanation of this program here.

Items to Bring to Enrollment

Proof of residence is required. Acceptable proof includes two of the following, one must be from the primary category and all the proof must be in the parents' or legal guardians' name.

• The primary proof must be one of the following: Current (within 30 days) gas, water, or electric bill, signed lease agreement. Documents must be in the parents' or legal guardians' name. Utility bills must include the service address, and final bills will not be accepted as proofs of residence.
• A second proof of residence may be any of the following: Bank or credit card statement, cable bill, cellular or home phone bill, DHS letters, pay stub or another utility bill - in the parents' or legal guardians' name.  The district will not accept driver's licenses, checks, junk mail or pieces of mail from Union Public Schools as proof of residence.

Immunizations: For school enrollment, a parent or guardian shall provide one of the following: 1) Current, up-to-date immunization records; or 2) A completed and signed exemption form. Appointments for missing immunizations will not be accepted; all series must be completed at the time of enrollment. Exemption forms are available from the school nurse or the Enrollment Center. 

• 3-Years and Pre-kindergarten – 4 DTaP/, 3 Polio, 1 MMR, 3 Hepatitis B, 2 Hepatitis A, 1 Chickenpox/Varicella
• Kindergarten - 6th Grade – 5 DPT/DTaP*, 4 Polio*, 2 MMR, 3 Hepatitis B**, 2 Hepatitis A, 1 Chickenpox/Varicella’
• 7th-12th grades – 5 DPT/DTaP* + 1 Tdap booster, 4 Polio*, 2 MMR, 3 Hepatitis B**, 2 Hepatitis A, 1 Chickenpox/Varicella

A certified birth certificate is required for all students (hospital certificates cannot be accepted).  For Early Childhood, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and first grade, students must be 3, 4, 5, or 6 years old on or before September 1.  

Custody Documentation (if applicable) - Joint Custody Plan, DHS placement papers, or Court-Appointed Guardianship.

Student Social Security Number - Requested but not required.

Transcript & Withdraw Grades (official or unofficial) from previous school for students in grades 9-12; Withdrawal grades or last report card from previous school for grades 6-8; Elementary report card for grades K-5 is recommended.

Other Information - Parents'/legal guardians' photo ID; Tribal Citizenship card or a CDIB Card (Certified Degree of Indian Blood,) Special Education (IEP); address of the previous school, and telephone numbers for students’ doctors and emergency contacts. Proof of all household income is required for the Early Childhood Programs – Tax form 1040 & W-2’s (preferably), or 12 months’ worth of pay stubs from all places of employment.

Tulsa City/County Health Department Appointment Instructions

Visit: https://thd.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9EK1KRlTbmDEWLc

Step 1: Register to get an appointment for immunizations.

Thank you for your interest in receiving vaccinations from the Tulsa Health Department. 

Clients interested in an appointment must complete the registration process which includes providing information such as your name, date of birth, etc. and answering a few questions. 

You must have an email address or a cell phone that receives SMS texts to schedule an appointment.

The Tulsa Health Department is not providing travel vaccines (Yellow Fever, Typhoid) at this time.

At the end of the registration process, you will be provided with a list of available appointment dates and times.

If none of the listed appointments work for you, you may choose to receive a link that will allow you to return and schedule your appointment at a later time.

If you need further assistance, please call THD at 918-582-9355.