Schools; requiring the State Department of Education to amend state plan under the Every Student Succeeds Act; effective date; emergency.

HB 1131 requires Oklahoma's State Department of Education to amend the state's ESSA plan by replacing chronic absenteeism as a school grading metric with a school climate survey. The bill directs the State Board of Education to develop a survey for students, teachers, and parents about school environment, which would be used in school grades starting in the 2026-2027 school year if approved by the U.S. Department of Education. This change directly affects all Oklahoma public schools participating in the state's accountability system under the Every Student Succeeds Act. The bill specifies the survey must cover school climate, safety, and engagement, and mandates submission of the amended plan by January 1, 2026.