HB 4091 Oklahoma House · 2026 Regular Session

Education; Oklahoma Family Literacy Task Force Act; creating the Oklahoma Family Literacy Task Force to study a comprehensive family literacy strategy; effective date.

HB 4091 creates the Oklahoma Family Literacy Task Force to study and develop a comprehensive strategy for improving family literacy across the state. The Task Force, composed of 12 appointed members representing education, tribal communities, libraries, adult education, and families, will examine existing programs, identify barriers for underserved groups (like low-income and rural families), and review successful models from other states. It must submit a report by December 1, 2027, including a statewide definition of family literacy, an inventory of current services, and policy recommendations for funding and program changes. This report will guide future state efforts to address low literacy rates, which the Task Force will study in relation to poverty, health, and educational outcomes.

Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Feb 6, 2026

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MODERATE

The bill was amended by the House Committee to replace the original text with a revised version that makes several substantive changes. The most significant change is the addition of a formal definition for 'family literacy activities' and the replacement of 'tribal communities' with 'tribal education department or tribal community organization' in the Task Force membership requirements. The committee also reorganized the membership structure and adjusted the appointment authority for the tribal representative from the Governor to the Oklahoma Council for Indian Education.

Scope change

The scope of the bill remains focused on creating the Oklahoma Family Literacy Task Force, but the definition of family literacy activities was expanded to include specific types of educational activities, and the membership composition was modified to better represent tribal interests through a specific tribal education appointment.

DEFINITION

Added a new subsection defining 'family literacy activities' to include parent education, interactive literacy between parents and children, parent training, and age-appropriate education for children.

REQUIREMENT

Changed the appointment authority for the tribal representative from the Governor to the Oklahoma Council for Indian Education.

Modified the language for tribal representation from 'tribal communities' to 'tribal education department or tribal community organization' to be more specific about the appointing entity.

TECHNICAL

Reorganized the bill structure and formatting to conform to committee amendment standards, including page numbering and section headers.

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Committee

Feb 6, 2026

Committee

Referred to Appropriations and Budget Human Services Subcommittee

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Feb 4, 2026

Committee

Referred to Appropriations and Budget

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Feb 2, 2026

Introduced

First Reading

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