Schools; requiring certain students to be assigned grade levels based on their earned course credits; report card requirements; effective date; emergency.

HB 1944 changes how Oklahoma public secondary schools assign grade levels by basing them on students' earned course credits instead of traditional chronological grade progression. Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, students with 0-6 credits will be classified as freshmen, 7-12 as sophomores, 13-18 as juniors, and 19+ as seniors. School districts must include specific credit and graduation status details on report cards for grades 9-12, such as current credit count, credit-based grade level, remaining requirements, and projected graduation date. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and is designated as an emergency measure.