Appropriations

SB 1360 creates a three-year pilot program (2026-2027 to 2028-2029) where Oklahoma's State Department of Education assigns math instruction teams to public school districts with the lowest student math assessment scores (starting with the bottom 10% in year one, expanding to 20% and 30% in later years). These teams provide targeted support to students struggling with math, including those with dyscalculia, and help teachers improve instruction through specialized training in evidence-based math teaching methods. The bill also requires the Department to establish an Office of Mathematics Improvement to oversee the program and submit a final report evaluating its impact on student math proficiency by December 2029. The program directly affects school districts identified by assessment data and teachers seeking updated instructional resources.

SB 1859 creates a Cyber Crime and Fraud Unit within Oklahoma's State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) to enhance investigations into cyber-enabled crimes (like ransomware and digital extortion), financial fraud (including identity theft), and digital evidence handling. The bill establishes a revolving fund with a $3 million appropriation from the General Revenue Fund for fiscal 2026, allowing the unit to operate without annual budget constraints. The unit can only investigate upon requests from local law enforcement, Governor direction, or under existing statutes - explicitly stating it does not expand OSBI's jurisdiction. It will provide technical support, training to law enforcement, and coordinate with federal and tribal partners on cybercrime cases.

SB 1806 extends Oklahoma foster care services until age 21 for eligible young adults who were in state custody at 18 or achieved legal permanency (guardianship/adoption) at age 16 or older. To qualify, individuals must be enrolled in school, working 80+ hours monthly, in job training, or have a qualifying medical condition with a treatment plan. Participation is voluntary, and the Department of Human Services must establish rules and seek funding to implement the program. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, with an emergency declaration.

SB 248 modifies how funds from real property sales are allocated to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department Revolving Fund. It requires that all money derived from selling, leasing, or transferring state-owned real property (excluding concessionaire agreements) must be used *exclusively* for maintenance and capital projects at Oklahoma state parks. The bill explicitly prohibits using these funds for any employee compensation at state agencies. This change ensures property sale revenue directly supports park improvements rather than staffing costs, while keeping other fund uses for department operations and real property purchases.

SB 1319 creates a dedicated "Corporation Commission Plugging Fund" to address environmental and safety issues from oil and gas operations. The fund must maintain $5 million, with additional taxes collected if it falls below this level until replenished (effective until July 2031). It establishes a new program allowing homeowners contaminated by brine or oil from *abandoned wells* (as defined by law) to apply for financial assistance from the fund without needing prior insurance claims. The Corporation Commission will determine assistance amounts and create rules to manage applications and verify contamination sources.