Education

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 3395: Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program; changing certified classroom teacher to school employee; modifying definition; effective date; emergency.

HB 3395 amends Oklahoma's Higher Learning Access Program eligibility rules by changing the term "certified classroom teacher" to "school employee" in the definition used for student eligibility. Specifically, it updates Section 2603(8)(e) to allow students whose parents are "school employees" (not just certified classroom teachers) to qualify for tuition assistance. This change affects students with parents working in Oklahoma schools, broadening who qualifies under this specific eligibility category. The bill modifies the statutory definition without altering other program requirements or benefits. It is an administrative update to align terminology with current school employment classifications.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands eligibility for tuition assistance by including all school employees (not just certified teachers), broadening educational access for students with parent employment in Oklahoma schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid Teachers

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 1973: Oklahoma Crime Victims Compensation Act; modifying definition of allowable expense. Effective date.

SB 1973 amends Oklahoma's Crime Victims Compensation Act to expand the definition of "allowable expense" to include educational costs. Specifically, it adds reimbursement for tuition and fees at private schools, career and technology programs, public or private colleges, and academic tutoring services. This change directly affects crime victims or their dependents applying for compensation under the Act, allowing them to claim these new educational expenses as part of their reimbursement. The bill modifies Section 142.3 of the Act to include these provisions, effective upon passage.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly expands reimbursement for educational costs (private schools, colleges, tutoring) under crime victim compensation, increasing access to education for victims and dependents.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 3033: Schools; minimum salary and benefits; certified personnel salary increase; effective date; emergency.

HB 3033 establishes new minimum salary requirements for certified school staff in Oklahoma public schools, effective for the 2025-2026 school year. The bill sets a detailed pay schedule based on years of experience and education level (e.g., bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degrees), specifying minimum annual amounts for both salary and fringe benefits like retirement. It requires school districts to meet these minimums, with specific rules for crediting out-of-state teaching experience and military service. The law directly affects all certified teachers and support staff in Oklahoma’s public school districts.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes mandatory minimum salary/benefit increases for certified school staff based on experience and education, directly advancing teacher compensation and retention in K-12 education.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates minimum salary increases and benefits for school staff, directly advancing worker compensation standards in education sector.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 2103: Charter schools; modifying definition; modifying certain restriction on private schools. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 2103 updates Oklahoma's charter school laws by revising the definition of "charter school" to include new sponsor options (like higher education institutions and the Statewide Charter School Board) starting July 1, 2024. It establishes the Statewide Charter School Board to oversee virtual and traditional charter schools, manage applications, and prioritize schools serving at-risk students. The bill also creates rules for "conversion schools" (traditional public schools turning into charters), requiring written conversion plans and public approval, while ensuring they follow charter school accountability standards. Additionally, it mandates the Board to maintain a list of certified high-quality online courses (especially in STEM and AP subjects) and negotiate state-rate contracts for these courses.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands charter school access via new sponsors and oversight, prioritizes at-risk students, enhancing educational choice and access within K-12 framework.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice

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passed both · Oklahoma · Senate May 14, 2026

SB 1595: Motor vehicles; prohibiting certain entities from providing certain recommendations; providing certain exception. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1595 prohibits Oklahoma state agencies and contracted entities from giving specific recommendations for or against commercial driver training schools. It also bans agencies administering student grants from withholding funds based on a student’s choice of school. Affected schools or students can sue if these rules are violated. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and is classified as an emergency measure.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationPrevents withholding student grants based on school choice for commercial driver training, supporting educational access for vocational programs.80% confidence

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HJR 1072: Joint Resolution; referendum; income tax; National Board Certified Teachers; reading support; schools; ballot title; effective date; filing.

HJR 1072 proposes a referendum to add a 1-2% income tax on high earners (over $1 million for single filers or $2 million for married couples) starting in 2027. Revenue from this tax would fund the "Future Readers, Future Leaders Investment Revolving Fund," which would provide a $5,000 stipend to National Board Certified Teachers and allocate $100 million annually for statewide reading programs. Remaining funds would support schools designated as "Comprehensive Support and Improvement" (CSI) or "More Rigorous Intervention" (MRI) based on student enrollment, with a minimum $25,000 per school and adjusted funding for schools improving over time. The bill requires voter approval at the 2026 general election and is currently in committee referral.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProposes new 1-2% income tax on high earners ($1M+/single) to fund teacher stipends and school programs, directly advancing public education funding through targeted taxation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $5,000 teacher stipends for National Board Certified Teachers and $100M/year for statewide reading programs, directly funding K-12 education initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 3331: School bonds; one-year waiting period; nondebt capital options; exemption for destroyed school facilities; effective date.

HB 3331 creates a one-year waiting period before Oklahoma school districts can issue new bonds after paying off existing debt, except for specific exemptions. It allows districts to pursue non-bond funding options like private donations, lease-purchase agreements, or public-private partnerships without waiting. The waiting period also doesn’t apply if school facilities were destroyed by natural disasters (an "act of God"). The bill takes effect November 1, 2026, and directly affects Oklahoma school districts seeking to fund facility improvements or repairs.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts immediate school bond issuance for infrastructure via one-year waiting period, limiting a primary funding method despite allowing alternatives.80% confidence

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 3069: Schools; option to submit charter school applications to sponsors or to the school district; effective date; emergency.

HB 3069 changes Oklahoma's charter school application process by removing the requirement that applicants must submit applications either to a sponsor or their school district. Instead, applicants for traditional charter schools (not virtual charters, which still submit to the Statewide Charter School Board) can choose where to submit their application. The bill also adds a 10-hour training requirement for applicants and sponsors on charter school processes, to be completed before submission. These changes apply to applications filed after July 1, 2024, and aim to streamline the application pathway for new charter schools.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill removes mandatory application choice for charter schools, allowing flexibility to expand access. Training requirement is procedural. Facilitates more charter school applications, aligning with educational access expansion.80% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 9, 2026

SB 1495: Schools; creating the Age-Appropriate Materials Act; prohibiting public school districts and public charter schools from making certain materials available to students. Effective date.

SB 1495, the "Age-Appropriate Materials Act," prohibits Oklahoma public school districts and charter schools from making available to students any materials containing obscene material, sexual conduct, sexually explicit content, nudity, or content harmful to minors. Schools must remove such materials by March 1, 2027, conduct annual audits by August 15 each year, and maintain public inventories of library resources starting September 8, 2027. The bill requires school boards to adopt compliance policies and directs the State Board of Education to develop library standards banning prohibited content in all school library materials, including digital resources and classroom collections. These standards must ensure materials are removed based on content - not viewpoint - and require public access to library catalogs. The law directly affects all Oklahoma public schools' library and classroom resources.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts school curriculum by prohibiting access to specified materials, limiting content available to students per bill's explicit prohibitions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Libraries

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1739: Schools; prohibiting the embedding of social workers in public school districts and charter schools. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1739 prohibits Oklahoma's Department of Human Services from placing social workers directly within public school districts or charter schools. It requires the immediate removal of any social workers already embedded in these school settings as of its effective date. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026, and is designated as an emergency measure to take effect upon passage. This legislation directly affects all public schools and charter schools in Oklahoma by eliminating a specific placement model for social workers.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill mandates removal of social workers from schools, restricting student support services and limiting educational resources within school settings.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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