Education

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 9, 2026

HB 3026: Schools; requiring school districts to set different kindergarten age requirements for international military dependents; effective date; emergency.

HB 3026 requires Oklahoma school districts to create a specific policy allowing children of U.S. allied military members stationed at Oklahoma bases (like Fort Sill or Tinker AFB) to enroll in kindergarten if they will turn age 5 during the school year, rather than needing to turn 5 by September 1. This changes the standard age cutoff for kindergarten eligibility for these military dependents. School districts must adopt this policy to accommodate families who may have moved to Oklahoma mid-year due to military assignments. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and is designated as an emergency measure.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands educational access for military dependents by allowing kindergarten enrollment upon turning 5 during school year, removing a barrier for mobile military families.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 3379: Higher education; Higher Education Workforce Development and Fair Admission Act; prohibiting state education institutions from inquiring about criminal conviction history on initial application; exceptions; effective date; emergency.

HB 3379 prohibits Oklahoma public colleges and universities from asking about a prospective student's criminal history on initial application forms or during early admissions decisions, except for convictions related to sex offenses listed in Oklahoma law (21 Okl. Stat. §§ 843.5, 1111, etc.). After admission, institutions may inquire about criminal history for counseling, campus participation decisions, or specific programs like teacher preparation, but must consider factors like time passed, rehabilitation, and the offense's relevance. The bill specifically prevents denial of admission or academic program continuation for students seeking licensed careers (e.g., teaching) based solely on criminal history, requiring institutions to offer counseling about licensing requirements instead. It takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits colleges from asking about criminal history on initial applications, reducing barriers to education for formerly incarcerated individuals, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationRemoves criminal history barriers in college admissions, expanding access to higher education for eligible students while maintaining exceptions for safety-critical programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Teachers

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 16, 2026

HB 4262: Teachers; annual bonus for teachers with National Board certification; minimum salary schedule; striking National Board certification salary increment; effective date; emergency.

HB 4262 provides financial and programmatic support for Oklahoma public school teachers seeking National Board certification. It covers up to $1,800 of certification costs annually for up to 100 teachers through the Education Leadership Oklahoma program, offers free mentoring for up to three years, and grants two additional professional leave days for portfolio development. The bill also establishes an annual $5,000 bonus for certified teachers - payable for five years for those certified after June 30, 2013, or ten years for those certified before - funded by lottery dollars and paid directly to eligible teachers. This bonus does not count toward minimum salary schedules or retirement calculations, and recipients are ineligible for the additional salary increment under the minimum salary schedule.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides financial support for teacher certification, including cost coverage, mentoring, and $5,000 annual bonuses, directly strengthening educator development and retention.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides $5,000 annual bonus, covers certification costs, and grants professional leave days for teachers - directly enhancing compensation and professional development benefits for educators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers Professional Licensing

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signed · Oklahoma · House May 11, 2026

HB 4274: Schools; interdistrict transfers; active duty military families; district of choice; residency; enrollment; effective date; emergency.

HB 4274 removes residency requirements for children of active-duty military personnel seeking to transfer schools within Oklahoma. It requires school districts to accept these students as "in-district" for enrollment purposes without needing proof of local residence, treating them as if they live within the district. Eligibility requires the student's parent to have a Department of Defense ID and either reside with a relative in the district or plan to move there within six months. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and mandates districts to accept electronic enrollment applications and maintain special education services for these students.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRemoves residency barriers for military children's school enrollment, expanding educational access without funding changes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Special Education

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 3373: Schools; defining high-dosage tutoring; effective date.

HB 3373 defines "high-dosage tutoring" for Oklahoma public schools, establishing specific requirements for this type of academic support. The bill mandates tutoring sessions of 30-45 minutes, three times weekly (during or right after school), delivered by trained tutors in 1:1 or small groups (max 4 students), lasting at least 10 weeks, with regular student progress assessments. It directly affects public school districts participating in Oklahoma's high-dosage tutoring programs by setting standardized criteria for implementation. The definition becomes effective November 1, 2026, and is codified into Oklahoma law.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates structured high-dosage tutoring program with specific academic requirements to enhance student learning in public schools, directly strengthening educational support.95% confidence

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passed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 7, 2026

SB 1480: Career and technology education; directing the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education to establish certain pilot program beginning in certain school year. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1480 requires all Oklahoma technology center school districts to appoint an apprenticeship coordinator. These coordinators must build employer relationships, help students access apprenticeships, and work with schools that offer apprenticeships under the AIM Act. The bill also mandates that schools serving technology centers must collaborate with these coordinators to improve student participation in apprenticeship programs. This directly affects technology center districts, their partner schools, and high school students seeking work-based learning opportunities.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires apprenticeship coordinators to expand student access to work-based learning programs, enhancing educational pathways without restricting funding or curriculum.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates apprenticeship coordinators to build employer relationships and improve student access to apprenticeships, advancing workforce development and employment opportunities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education K-12 Education Apprenticeships

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died · Oklahoma · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 4148: Schools; Oklahoma Kids After-School Grant Program (OKAGP); Department of Human Services; eligibility; exemptions; promulgation of rules; revolving fund; effective date.

HB 4148 creates the Oklahoma Kids After-School Grant Program (OKAGP) at the Department of Human Services to fund community-based after-school programs for K-12 students. It requires qualifying programs to use "science of reading" methods (explicit phonological awareness, decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension instruction) and allows organizations operating five or more locations in Oklahoma to qualify for exemptions from child care licensing requirements. The bill establishes a revolving fund in the State Treasury, funded by state appropriations and donations, to award grants without annual fiscal year limits. This program directly affects community organizations running after-school services and aims to expand access to structured academic support during non-school hours. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates state-funded OKAGP grant program using revolving fund to allocate public resources for K-12 after-school services, directly advancing public program funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates OKAGP to fund K-12 after-school programs with science of reading requirements, directly advancing educational access and program support.90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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signed · Oklahoma · House May 6, 2026

HB 3700: Higher education; requiring policy ensuring student grades are evaluated solely on an academic basis; directing the State Regents to withhold state-appropriated funds for failure to adopt a policy; effective date; emergency.

HB 3700 requires all Oklahoma public colleges and universities to adopt a policy ensuring student grades are based solely on academic factors like attendance, course knowledge, and performance standards - prohibiting grades from being influenced by a student's personal opinions, beliefs, or unrelated conduct. This policy must be implemented by the 2026-2027 academic year, with institutions required to submit compliance verification to the State Regents for Higher Education. Failure to adopt the policy will result in the State Regents withholding all state funding from the noncompliant institution until adoption occurs. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates academic-only grading policies to protect educational integrity, aligning with 'protect' indicator under support stance.90% confidence

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 1734: Schools; creating the Oklahoma Responsible Technology in Schools Act; requiring development of guidance for use of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1734, the Oklahoma Responsible Technology in Schools Act, restricts AI tool use in public schools to educator-supervised settings, requiring all classroom AI applications to operate under teacher oversight ("human-in-the-loop") with educators reviewing outputs before use in instruction or assessment. It prohibits AI from determining high-stakes outcomes like grading, discipline, or student placement, and mandates school districts to adopt policies by the 2027-2028 school year covering data privacy, appropriate use, and transparency for families. The State Department of Education must develop guidance to help districts comply, while ensuring AI tools meet federal privacy laws (like FERPA) and minimize student data sharing. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and does not compel schools to adopt AI but sets guardrails for its responsible use.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates teacher oversight of AI tools, prohibits AI from high-stakes decisions (grading/discipline), and requires district policies to protect educational integrity and teacher roles.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRestricts AI use in schools to educator oversight, prohibits AI from high-stakes decisions, and mandates policies limiting technology application in education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers Testing & Assessment Artificial Intelligence Data Privacy

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HJR 1058: Oklahoma Constitution; building fund; school district; operational expenses; ballot title; filing.

HJR 1058 is a proposed constitutional amendment to Oklahoma's Constitution that would allow school districts to use voter-approved property tax increases (up to 5 mills per $1,000 of assessed value) for operational expenses, in addition to current uses like building construction, repairs, and furniture. Currently, funds from the building and operations fund can only cover physical infrastructure and furniture. If approved by voters, this amendment would expand the permitted uses of these tax revenues to include "operations deemed necessary" by school districts. The measure requires a majority vote of qualified voters in the school district to approve the tax increase and its expanded use. The proposed ballot title clarifies this change without advocating for or against it.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands allowable use of voter-approved property tax revenue for school operational expenses, increasing funding flexibility for public education.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands allowable school district fund usage from infrastructure to operational expenses, increasing flexibility for resource allocation in K-12 education.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax School Funding

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