Education; alternative education programs; charter schools and virtual charter schools; full-time virtual or blended instruction; effective date; emergency.

HB 1288 updates Oklahoma's requirements for alternative education programs serving students in grades 7-12 who are at risk of not graduating. It requires school districts to implement programs meeting specific standards (like smaller class sizes, certified teachers, individualized plans, and life skills instruction) and explicitly includes designated charter and virtual charter schools in this system. The bill establishes funding based on student enrollment, allows full-time virtual or blended learning options, and mandates performance reporting. It also creates a separate evaluation framework for designated alternative education programs and prohibits using state funds to replace existing district resources.