HB 3031 Oklahoma House · 2026 Regular Session

Economic development and workforce investment; creating the North Pointe Workforce Development Initiative Revolving Fund; source.

HB 3031 requires Oklahoma's State Department of Education to create a standardized six-digit course numbering system for all public and charter high schools, effective for the 2027-2028 school year. The system uses a specific format (two digits for subject area, two for Oklahoma Academic Standards alignment, and two for class sections) to categorize courses and enable consistent course comparisons across districts. Schools may request waivers for nonstandard courses through a seven-member review panel, which includes representatives from education leadership and school boards. This system aims to streamline transcript processing, improve graduation pathway communication, and ensure course alignment with state standards.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

House Passage

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Apr 29, 2026

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What changed between versions

Floor (House) → Floor (Senate) · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was completely rewritten from a school course numbering system to a workforce development funding initiative. The original text focused on creating a six-digit code for school courses, while the new text establishes a revolving fund to support job training and local hiring. This represents a total change in subject matter rather than a minor amendment.

Scope change

The bill's scope shifted entirely from education administration (school course codes) to economic development (workforce funding).

SCOPE

All provisions regarding the State Department of Education, course numbering systems, and academic standards were removed.

New provisions were added to create a 'North Pointe Workforce Development Initiative Revolving Fund' for job training and local hiring.

FISCAL

The bill now authorizes a one-time appropriation to support the new workforce initiative, replacing the previous timeline for implementing school codes.

TIMELINE

The effective date and implementation timeline were changed from a March 2027 deadline for school codes to an immediate authorization for workforce funding.

Floor votes · House Mar 25, 2026

How they voted

52–40

Passed · 8 other

Total votes 100

Mar 25, 2026

D Democratic18

18 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican82

34 Yea 40 Nay 8

48% Nay

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Apr 21, 2026

Committee

Referred to Appropriations

upper

Apr 21, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported Do Pass Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism committee; CR filed

upper

Mar 26, 2026

Introduced

First Reading

upper

Mar 26, 2026

Lower · Passed

Engrossed, signed, to Senate

lower

Mar 25, 2026

Committee

Referred for engrossment

lower

Mar 25, 2026

Lower · Passed

Third Reading, Measure passed and Emergency failed: Ayes: 51 Nays: 43; Ayes: 52 Nays: 39

lower

Mar 25, 2026

Introduced

Amended by floor substitute

lower

Mar 4, 2026

Lower · Passed

CR; Do Pass Appropriations and Budget Committee

lower

Feb 16, 2026

Lower · Passed

Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee

lower

Feb 3, 2026

Committee

Referred to Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee

lower

Feb 2, 2026

Introduced

First Reading

lower

2 primary · 0 co-sponsors