Education

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 1422: Schools; requiring school district boards of education and charter school governing bodies to adopt certain policy regarding period of prayer and reading. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1422 requires Oklahoma public school districts and charter schools to adopt policies permitting voluntary prayer and Bible or religious text reading during school days. Schools must obtain signed parental or employee consent forms that include a waiver of legal claims related to religious freedom, prohibit using public address systems for these activities, and ensure the practice doesn’t replace instructional time. Parents or employees can revoke consent at any time, and the state Attorney General must provide legal support to schools implementing the policy. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and applies to all public schools and charter schools in Oklahoma.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationMandates religious content in curriculum via required policies, restricting secular educational practices and academic freedom in school day activities.92% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 21, 2026

HB 4358: Schools; limiting screen time for prekindergarten through fifth grade public school students to one hour per school day; effective date; emergency.

HB 4358 limits screen time for prekindergarten through fifth grade public school students to one hour per school day, including all classroom activities using devices like tablets, computers, or smart devices. The law exempts students requiring special education accommodations under IEPs or 504 plans, as well as necessary assistive technology. It applies to all public schools in Oklahoma starting the 2026-2027 school year. The bill defines "screen time" broadly to cover both teacher-directed and student-selected digital activities during school hours.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts screen time in K-12 classrooms for young students, limiting technology use in curriculum delivery per explicit language.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly restricts mandatory classroom technology use (screen time limits) for young students, directly limiting technology access as its core provision.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Special Education Teachers

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died · Oklahoma · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 3702: Schools; increasing length of school year; references; effective date; emergency.

HB 3702 requires Oklahoma public school districts to operate for at least 185 days (up from 181) and provide 1,110 hours of classroom instruction annually (up from 1,086), effective for the 2026-2027 school year. School districts must adopt a specific school-hours policy and notify the State Board of Education by October 15 each year to qualify for this requirement. The bill limits districts from counting more than 30 hours of professional meetings toward the required instructional time and prohibits counting parent-teacher conferences beyond 12 hours yearly. It also mandates districts using extended-day schedules to document student achievement impacts and report annually to the State Board of Education. This bill directly affects all Oklahoma public school districts that choose to adopt the new policy framework.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates increased instructional time (185 days/1110 hours) to enhance educational quality, directly advancing student learning requirements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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died · Oklahoma · Senate May 14, 2026

SB 1546: Education; modifying eligibility under the Equal Opportunity Education Scholarship Act.

SB 1546 renames Oklahoma's teacher scholarship program to the NEXT-ED Program and increases scholarship amounts for students pursuing teaching degrees. The bill provides up to $2,000 per year for the first three years (for students with fewer than 90 credits) and up to $5,000 for the final year (for students with 90+ credits), with a total maximum of $11,000 per student. To qualify, students must commit to teaching in Oklahoma public schools for five years after graduation and maintain a 2.5 GPA. Participants who fulfill this teaching commitment may also receive up to $20,000 in total through annual employment incentive payments of up to $4,000 per year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases state appropriations for teacher scholarships ($11k max per student), directly funding education workforce development through public spending.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases teacher scholarship funding ($11k max) to recruit educators, directly supporting K-12 teacher workforce development and education access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid Teachers

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1865: Schools; requiring students to complete certain growth and development instruction in order to graduate. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1865 requires Oklahoma public high school students to complete a minimum 3-minute video about fetal development (using ultrasound, computer-generated, or non-profit produced content) to graduate, starting with the 2027-2028 school year. The instruction must be integrated into existing classes, and parents must receive written notice one week in advance with opt-out information. Students who opt out cannot face disciplinary action. The bill applies to all students graduating from state-accredited public high schools and allows the State Board of Education to create implementing rules.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationMandates specific fetal development curriculum content, restricting academic freedom and adding non-academic graduation requirement to K-12 curriculum.90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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signed · Oklahoma · House Apr 20, 2026

HB 3704: Revenue and taxation; income tax; federal income tax credit; election to participate; scholarship granting organizations; Oklahoma Tax Commission; effective date.

HB 3704 directs Oklahoma to participate in a federal income tax credit program allowing individuals to claim a credit for donations to scholarship granting organizations (SGOs). The bill requires the Governor to certify Oklahoma's participation to the U.S. Treasury and designates the Oklahoma Tax Commission to register SGOs, maintain their lists, and handle federal reporting. This enables Oklahoma taxpayers to claim the federal credit for qualifying donations, while coordinating with Oklahoma's existing state tax credit for SGO contributions. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, and remains in place until changed by law or federal policy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnables tax credit for SGO donations, reducing taxable income for donors, aligning with tax relief indicators.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnables tax credits for donations to SGOs, expanding scholarship access for K-12 education through private funding mechanisms.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits School Choice Student Financial Aid

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 3706: Education; requiring a minimum amount of math instruction per day and week for kindergarten through fifth grade students; requiring math instruction to align with the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Mathematics; effective date; emergency.

HB 3706 requires all Oklahoma public elementary schools to provide at least 60 minutes of daily mathematics instruction for full-day kindergarten through fifth-grade students starting in the 2026-2027 school year. The instruction must align with the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Mathematics (OAS-M) approved by the State Board of Education. This law directly affects K-5 students and public elementary schools across Oklahoma, mandating a specific daily math time requirement. It becomes effective July 1, 2026, with an emergency declaration allowing immediate implementation upon approval. The bill does not change existing math standards but enforces a minimum daily instructional time.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates 60-minute daily math instruction for K-5, aligning with academic standards to strengthen curriculum requirements for elementary students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education

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signed · Oklahoma · House May 4, 2026

HB 3151: Schools; length of school year; increasing minimum days of instruction; requiring parent-teacher conferences to have an in-person option; contingent effective date.

HB 3151, the Education Reform Act of 2026, sets minimum requirements for classroom instruction time in Oklahoma public schools. It mandates that districts provide at least 181 days or 1,086 hours of actual classroom instruction annually, prohibiting the counting of more than 30 hours of staff meetings or 12 hours of parent-teacher conferences toward this total. Starting in 2026-2027, schools cannot count virtual instruction days toward the required hours, except for up to two days (12 hours) per year with prior approval of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The bill directly affects all Oklahoma public school districts and charter schools by defining what constitutes valid instructional time.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates 181-day instructional minimum, prohibits counting staff meetings/PTA hours, restricts virtual days beyond 2 days - ensuring dedicated classroom time to strengthen educational standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 3132: Higher education; Selecting Neutral Accreditors Act; review for diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and procedures; Attorney General enforcement; effective date.

HB 3132 requires Oklahoma public universities to stop using accrediting agencies that have implemented diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices within the past five years. By July 1, 2027, each university must switch to an accreditor without recent DEI practices or report to the legislature if no suitable option exists. Before new accreditation or renewals, universities must select an accreditor that has not used DEI practices in the last five years. The Attorney General can enforce these rules, investigate violations, and void agreements that circumvent the law.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill mandates universities eliminate DEI practices in accreditation, directly restricting diversity initiatives in higher education policy92% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 16, 2026

SB 1776: Income tax; providing tax credit for certain teachers. Effective date.

SB 1776 creates a $10,000 annual income tax credit for Oklahoma teachers who have completed eight consecutive years teaching in the same school district. To qualify, teachers must continue teaching in that district for the remainder of their eighth year plus three additional years (with exceptions for layoffs, death, or medical hardship). The credit is refundable, meaning any amount exceeding a teacher's tax liability will be paid directly to them. The Oklahoma Tax Commission may audit claims and require repayment if eligibility is later found to be invalid. This bill would apply to tax years starting in 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides $10k refundable tax credit to qualifying teachers, offering direct tax relief for middle-income educators and strengthening fiscal support for public school workforce.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides direct financial support to teachers via refundable tax credit, incentivizing retention in K-12 schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Income Tax Tax Credits Teachers

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