Lawmaker files school bill for tax-free weekend requesting additional school supplies

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - On Monday Senator Kristen Thompson (R-Edmond), announced the filing of legislation for additional school supplies to be exempt from sales taxes during Oklahoma's tax-free weekend.

Senate Bill 231 exemptions would include school supplies such as backpacks, binders, pens, pencils, markers and notebooks from state and local sales taxes. Under the bill cleats, gloves, mouth guards, shoulder pads and goggles would also be tax-exempt.

“Expanding the items discounted during Oklahoma’s tax-free weekend is a common-sense way to give families additional tax relief while simultaneously boosting business at local retailers,” Thompson said. “Back-to-school shopping can add up, and many Oklahomans don’t realize
that these classroom essentials aren’t already exempt from sales taxes during this key shopping weekend. This simple change will ease the financial burden on parents and ensure every child has the tools they need to excel in the classroom and on the field."

Oklahoma's tax-free weekend currently does not include special clothing, footwear or accessories designed for athletic activities. Presently, clothes and shoes that cost under $100 dollars are exempt from sales taxes during the first weekend in August tax-free weekend.