Mathematics instruction; directing expenditure of certain funds; creating the Oklahoma Math Achievement and Proficiency Act. Effective date. Emergency.

Removed all provisions related to the 'Oklahoma Math Achievement and Proficiency Act,' including requirements for math screening, intervention plans, and teacher training.

Added new sections establishing the 'Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program,' which requires schools to designate contact persons and manage student agreements.

Added specific income thresholds for program eligibility, such as a $55,000 federal adjusted gross income limit for certain student groups.

Changed student requirements from math proficiency standards to agreements involving regular attendance, homework completion, and refraining from substance abuse or crimes.

Removed the $1,000,000 appropriation for math instruction and replaced it with references to existing funding mechanisms for the Higher Learning Access Program.

Replaced specific dates for math screening and rule promulgation with references to existing program timelines and age limits for student participation.

All provisions related to the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program, including student agreements, age limits, and financial need criteria, were deleted.

New sections were added to create the Oklahoma Math Achievement and Proficiency Act, focusing on math instruction standards and student screening.

A specific appropriation of $1,000,000 was added to fund the implementation of the new math achievement program.

New requirements were introduced for screening students for math proficiency and dyscalculia, and for providing specific math intervention plans.

The act now mandates that teachers incorporate foundational math elements and that candidates for teaching certificates complete specific math instruction.

The reference to the 2017-2018 school year for determining financial need was updated to the 2021-2022 school year.

Income thresholds for financial need eligibility were increased and adjusted based on the number of dependent children (e.g., $60,000 for one or two children, $70,000 for three or four children).

The age range for initial participation was adjusted to include students up to age 17, and the maximum age for participation was set at 21.

Explicit provisions were added to include students educated by means other than traditional public or private schools.

New requirements were established for contact persons to monitor student compliance with program agreements.

Clarified that students failing to comply with program agreements become ineligible for awards under Section 2604.

Added a House co-author (Fugate) to the bill's authorship.

Corrected the age eligibility range to 13-17 years old and established a hard ineligibility rule for students aged 21 or older.

Updated the income eligibility threshold for financial need to $60,000 for students applying in the 2021-2022 school year and later.

Clarified that students who complete 11th grade or turn 17 must apply before turning 18 to remain eligible.