SB 711: Schools; modifying calculation of the certain adjusted cohort graduation rates; modifying calculation of Oklahoma School Testing Program annual reports. Effective date. Emergency. - Oklahoma

Floor (House) → Floor (Senate) · 6 edits

MODERATE

This bill version transitioned from the House to the Senate floor, updating the bill's title and sponsors while significantly revising the accountability system for Oklahoma schools. The Senate version removes chronic absenteeism from school grading for elementary and middle schools, adds climate surveys as a required metric, and expands postsecondary opportunities to include internships and apprenticeships. It also establishes bonus points for schools providing in-person classroom instruction.

Scope change

The bill's scope was modified to shift focus from chronic absenteeism to climate surveys for elementary and middle school grading, and expanded the definition of postsecondary opportunities to include more diverse educational pathways.

REQUIREMENT

Chronic absenteeism was removed from the grading criteria for elementary and middle school sites

Climate surveys for students, staff, and parents were added as a required metric for elementary and middle school grades

Senate version removed chronic absenteeism from the high school grading criteria while keeping it for elementary and middle schools

DEFINITION

Postsecondary opportunities now include internships, mentorships, apprenticeships, and industry certifications beyond traditional college pathways

ELIGIBILITY

Elementary, middle, and high school sites can earn bonus points for providing in-person classroom instruction beyond state requirements

TECHNICAL

Bill title and sponsor information were updated to reflect Senate floor version with February 11, 2025 date

Senate Conference Committee Substitute → Floor (House) · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was reprinted from a Senate Conference Committee version to a House Floor version, primarily updating the header information to reflect the House's role and adjusting the list of House sponsors. The substantive legislative text and policy content remain unchanged.

TECHNICAL

Updated the document header from 'CONFERENCE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE' to 'COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE' and changed the title page from 'SENATE' to 'HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - FLOOR VERSION'.

Adjusted the list of sponsors to remove House members who were part of the conference committee and updated the formatting to reflect the House Floor version.

Reordered the bill text to match the House Floor version structure, including page numbers and formatting changes, without altering the actual policy provisions.

House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill → Senate Conference Committee Substitute · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill updated the legislative title from 'Committee Substitute' to 'Conference Committee Substitute', indicating it has been reconciled between House and Senate versions. The substantive content appears largely unchanged, with minor formatting adjustments and renumbering of sections. The bill relates to high school graduation rate calculations and school accountability reporting requirements.

TECHNICAL

Changed document title from 'Committee Substitute' to 'Conference Committee Substitute' to reflect final reconciliation between legislative chambers

Added additional House sponsors (Provenzano, Waldron, Ranson, Deck, Menz, and Pogemiller) to the bill authorship list

Minor formatting and renumbering adjustments throughout the document, including page number updates from 13602 to 2158

Slight rewording of the bill summary to clarify certain provisions regarding student transfers and performance indicators

Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 → House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill · 5 edits

MODERATE

The House Committee substituted a new version of SB 711 that updates Oklahoma's high school graduation rate calculations and school accountability reporting requirements. Key changes include clarifying which student transfers should be excluded from graduation rate calculations, updating references from No Child Left Behind to the Every Student Succeeds Act, and adding teacher retention rates as a factor in school site grading.

Scope change

The bill now explicitly excludes twelfth-grade students who transfer into schools after October 1 from graduation rate calculations and clarifies that students transferring to accredited higher education programs should not be counted in the cohort.

DEFINITION

Updated statutory references from No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) to reflect current federal education law.

Clarified that students transferring to educational programs culminating in a high school diploma recognized by state or private higher education institutions should not be included in graduation rate calculations.

REQUIREMENT

Added specific rule that twelfth-grade students transferring into schools after October 1 of any school year shall not be included in the adjusted cohort graduation rate calculation.

Added requirement for school site grades to include teacher retention rate as a factor in accountability measures.

Added eligibility for bonus points based on in-person classroom instruction and improvement in chronic absenteeism rate.

Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 1 → Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended from an Oversight Committee substitute to a Policy Committee substitute, changing the title from 'PROPOSED OVERSIGHT' to 'PROPOSED POLICY' and adjusting the effective date from April 21, 2025 to April 7, 2025. The substantive content of the bill regarding high school graduation rate calculations, school reporting requirements, and accountability measures remains largely unchanged, with only minor formatting and line number adjustments. This change reflects procedural committee review rather than substantive policy modification.

TECHNICAL

Changed committee designation from 'PROPOSED OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE' to 'PROPOSED POLICY COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE'

Updated bill version identifier from 'FULLPCS1' to 'POLPCS1' and changed timestamp from 4/21/2025 to 4/7/2025

Minor formatting adjustments including line number reorganization and page number updates in the legislative text

Adjusted reference numbers from 'Req. No. 13502' to 'Req. No. 13409' in document headers

Enrolled (final version) → Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 1 · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was completely rewritten by the House Oversight Committee, replacing the original Senate version with new language that maintains the core purpose of establishing high school graduation rate calculations while updating statutory references and clarifying definitions. The substantive policy content regarding graduation rate methodology, reporting requirements, and accountability measures remains largely the same, though the formatting and structure have been altered to conform to House committee standards.

Scope change

The bill's scope and applicability remain unchanged; it still applies to Oklahoma public schools and addresses high school graduation rate calculations and accountability reporting.

TECHNICAL

The entire bill text was replaced with a House committee substitute version that reformats the original Senate language while preserving the substantive provisions.

Updated the bill title and subject matter description to reflect the House committee's preferred wording, including minor adjustments to the legislative summary.

Changed the header information from Senate enrollment format to House Oversight Committee Substitute format with different metadata and page numbering.

DEFINITION

Minor formatting adjustments to statutory references and section numbering, though the actual legal definitions of graduation rates and reporting requirements remain substantively identical.

Engrossed → Enrolled (final version) · 5 edits · May 22, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was finalized from Engrossed to Enrolled status, adding new co-sponsors and expanding the bill's description to include high school graduation rate calculations, chronic absenteeism exclusions, and bonus points for in-person instruction. The substantive changes focus on refining how school grades are calculated, particularly around graduation rates and accountability measures.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to explicitly include provisions for calculating four-year and extended-year adjusted cohort graduation rates, and to prohibit certain student transfers from being included in those calculations.

ELIGIBILITY

Added new co-sponsors to the House side of the bill (Provenzano, Waldron, Ranson, Deck, Menz, and Pogemiller).

DEFINITION

Added detailed definitions for four-year and extended-year adjusted cohort graduation rates, specifying how students are counted and excluded based on transfers, emigration, or death.

REQUIREMENT

Added requirements that schools provide in-person classroom instruction in excess of statutory requirements to be eligible for bonus points in their overall grade.

Modified the accountability indicators to explicitly exclude chronic absenteeism from certain measures and clarify the weight distribution between core indicators and additional measures.

TIMELINE

Added language directing the State Board of Education to adopt a timeline for crediting postsecondary opportunities like internships and apprenticeships toward graduation requirements.

Amended And Engrossed → Engrossed · 5 edits · May 22, 2025

MODERATE

This bill amends Oklahoma's school accountability system by updating the grading framework, adding bonus points for in-person instruction, and requiring school report cards to be distributed to parents. The changes modernize how schools are evaluated under federal ESSA requirements while introducing incentives for in-person learning and improving transparency for families.

Scope change

The bill applies to all elementary, middle, and high school sites in Oklahoma, with specific provisions for virtual charter schools and alternative education programs.

REQUIREMENT

Updated school grading definitions from five categories (A, B, C, D, F) to clarify progress levels and added specific accountability indicators including school climate, safety, engagement, and advanced coursework.

Mandated that school report cards be published annually on the Department of Education website and distributed to parents of enrolled students, enhancing transparency and parental access to school performance data.

Required school improvement ratings to compare current year performance data with previous year data, establishing a clear framework for identifying schools that have improved, remained stable, or declined.

ELIGIBILITY

Introduced bonus points for schools that provide in-person classroom instruction exceeding state requirements, creating financial or reputational incentives for in-person learning.

DEFINITION

Expanded the definition of postsecondary opportunities to include internships, mentorships, apprenticeships, and industry certifications alongside traditional Advanced Placement and dual enrollment programs.

Introduced → Amended And Engrossed · 4 edits · May 22, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was amended to replace the original title and enacting clause with a new version that adds House coauthors and updates the legislative focus. The amendments also introduce new statutory sections defining high school graduation rates using four-year and extended-year adjusted cohort methods, and modify the Oklahoma School Testing Program requirements to include chronic absenteeism and climate surveys as key indicators for school grading.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded to include more detailed definitions of graduation rates and additional accountability measures for school grading, while the legislative sponsorship was updated to include additional House coauthors.

DEFINITION

Added new statutory section 3-151.1 defining four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate and extended-year adjusted cohort graduation rate for high schools

REQUIREMENT

Modified the Oklahoma School Testing Program requirements to include chronic absenteeism and climate surveys as part of school site grading indicators

Updated the bill title to reflect new focus on high school graduation rates, chronic absenteeism, and bonus points for attendance improvement

ELIGIBILITY

Added House coauthors Provenzano, Waldron, Ranson, Deck, and Menz to the bill sponsorship

Schools; modifying calculation of the certain adjusted cohort graduation rates; modifying calculation of Oklahoma School Testing Program annual reports. Effective date. Emergency.

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