Okla. Stat. tit. 70, § 70-7-101.1: Mandatory annexation or consolidation - Rules and

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.