Education

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 3, 2026

SB 1292: State Department of Education; directing the Department to establish the Oklahoma High Dosage Tutoring Program for students in kindergarten through three. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1292 creates the Oklahoma High Dosage Tutoring Program to provide intensive reading tutoring for prekindergarten through third-grade students. The program requires school districts to offer in-person tutoring (three one-hour sessions weekly for 10-12 weeks per semester) and prioritize districts federally designated for improvement under the Every Student Succeeds Act. Tutors earn bonuses of $1,600 per cohort per semester and $1,000 per grade level of reading growth achieved by students, with eligibility tied to students improving at least half a grade level in reading annually. Parental consent is required for student participation, and students may be removed from the program under specific circumstances like non-attendance or parental withdrawal. The program becomes effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates state-funded tutoring program with tutor bonuses, mandates in-person reading support for K-3, prioritizes underperforming schools, directly advancing K-12 student support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 26: Teachers' Retirement System of Oklahoma; providing for postretirement employment without earnings limitations subject to certain circumstances. Effective date.

SB 26 removes earnings limits for retired Oklahoma teachers who return to classroom teaching in public schools under specific conditions. It allows eligible retirees (who have not worked for public schools in the past year) to earn full salary for three years without income restrictions, starting July 1, 2025. This applies to teachers retiring after July 2025 who return to active classroom roles in common or career tech school districts. The change modifies existing rules that previously limited postretirement earnings for 36 months, with exceptions based on retirement date. The bill affects current and future retirees in Oklahoma’s public school system who rejoin teaching roles.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRemoves earnings restrictions for retired teachers returning to classrooms, strengthening teacher workforce stability and retention in public schools.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 26, 2025

SB 800: Schools; requiring certain school personnel to complete certain training. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 800 (the Chase Morris Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act) requires specific school staff to complete regular training related to cardiac emergencies. Coaches and athletic trainers must complete annual CPR/AED training before coaching, while school nurses must complete this training every two years. The bill also mandates that all Oklahoma public schools develop and update annual emergency response plans, including clear AED placement, staff training, and coordination with emergency services. These requirements apply directly to school personnel involved in athletics and student health, effective July 1, 2025, under an emergency declaration.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates life-saving staff training for cardiac emergencies, enhancing student safety in schools - directly supporting educational environment protection.85% confidence

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1203: Education employees; providing for paid adoption leave for certain education employees. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1203 adds adoption leave to Oklahoma's existing paid leave policies for education employees, including teachers and school district staff. The bill allows eligible employees to take up to 90 days of paid leave for adoption, with continued credit toward salary and retirement benefits. It also establishes a leave sharing program where colleagues can donate sick leave to support adoption-related absences. The law updates multiple statutes to replace "maternity leave" with "maternity or adoption leave" and modifies revolving fund names and purposes to reflect this change. This applies directly to full-time education employees in Oklahoma public schools.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAdds paid adoption leave for education employees, enhancing teacher benefits and workforce support per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAdds paid adoption leave for education employees, expanding benefits beyond maternity leave with continued pay and retirement credit.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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passed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 10, 2025

SB 410: Schools; requiring students beginning certain school year to complete a computer science unit to graduate with standard diploma. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 410 requires Oklahoma public high school students in grades 8-12 to complete a computer science unit to earn a standard diploma starting with the 2024-2025 school year. This replaces the previous requirement for two world language units with a new computer technology course requirement covering programming, hardware, and business applications like spreadsheets. The bill mandates that this unit must be approved for college admission and excludes basic keyboarding or typing courses. It directly affects all students pursuing standard diplomas in Oklahoma public high schools under the updated graduation requirements.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates computer science curriculum for graduation, replacing language requirements to enhance digital literacy and modernize K-12 education standards.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates computer science education for all high school students, advancing digital literacy and workforce readiness through required programming/hardware curriculum.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Higher Education K-12 Education

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 2, 2026

SB 1251: Schools; allowing the School Security Revolving Fund to be used for certain purpose; requiring funds to be allocated for certain fiscal years, subject to availability. Effective date. Emergency.

This bill expands Oklahoma's School Security Revolving Fund to cover additional security measures and requires annual allocations for three fiscal years. It directly affects Oklahoma public schools and the State Department of Education, which manages the fund. Key provisions include removing previous spending limits, mandating yearly fund allocations (subject to available money), and specifying that funds must be used for school resource officers, physical security upgrades (like cameras, locks, and ballistic shelters), and mental health counseling services. The bill emphasizes these funds must supplement, not replace, existing school security funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates annual state budget allocations for school security funding, strengthening public safety spending through state appropriations.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands school security funding with mandatory annual allocations for resource officers and physical security upgrades, directly enhancing safety infrastructure in K-12 schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 2021: Schools; creating the Oklahoma Kids After-School Grant Program (OKAGP); locating program at Department of Human Services; eligibility; rules; creating revolving fund; effective date.

HB 2021 creates the Oklahoma Kids After-School Grant Program (OKAGP) under the Department of Human Services to fund community-based organizations running after-school programs for K-12 students. Eligible organizations must operate at least five locations across Oklahoma (either directly or through partnerships) and qualify for exemptions from child care licensing under Title 10. The bill establishes a revolving fund in the State Treasury for these grants, funded by state appropriations and donations, with no annual budget restrictions. The program becomes effective November 1, 2025, and will provide grants to support after-school programming for children.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes state-funded revolving grant program for after-school programs via state appropriations, increasing public service funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates state-funded grant program for K-12 after-school programs, directly expanding educational access and student support through dedicated funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 24, 2025

SB 58: Higher education; creating the First Responder Recruitment and Retention Act; providing for eligibility; allowing tuition waiver for certain time period. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 58 creates Oklahoma's First Responder Recruitment and Retention Act, providing resident tuition waivers at state colleges for eligible first responders. It directly affects peace officers (per 21 O.S. §648), fire department members (volunteer or paid), and licensed emergency medical technicians (per 63 O.S. §1-2505). Eligible students can receive tuition waivers for up to five years or until degree completion, whichever comes first, but only after exhausting other state or federal aid. The program requires applications verifying eligibility and maintaining academic standards at participating Oklahoma higher education institutions.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates tuition waivers for first responders at state colleges, expanding higher education access through cost reduction for eligible groups.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides tuition waivers for EMTs (medical professionals), supporting recruitment/retention in healthcare workforce, aligning with workforce development indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Higher Education Tags Emergency Management Public Safety

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 28, 2025

HB 1243: Career and technology education; creating the National Guard CareerTech Assistance Act; tuition assistance; repayment amount; hardship waiver; creating fund; effective date; emergency.

HB 1243 creates the Oklahoma National Guard CareerTech Assistance Program, providing tuition assistance to eligible Oklahoma National Guard members enrolled in state technology center programs that lead to certification or licensure. The program covers tuition costs (up to a three-year limit) for members who agree to remain in service for 24 months after completing their training and maintain academic requirements like a 2.0 GPA. Members who fail to meet service or academic obligations must repay assistance calculated as a monthly amount based on the total assistance received, though hardship waivers are available. The program is funded through a new revolving fund in the state treasury, supported by annual state appropriations, and administered by the State Board of Career and Technology Education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates dedicated state fund for tuition assistance, directly allocating budget resources to fund National Guard education programs without tax changes.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates tuition assistance fund for National Guard members in career tech programs, expanding educational access and funding for vocational training.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProvides tuition assistance for National Guard members in technology certification programs, funding workforce development in technology fields.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides tuition assistance for National Guard members' career training, directly supporting veterans' education and employment benefits through state-funded program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Higher Education Student Financial Aid National Guard & Reserve Veteran Education

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signed · Oklahoma · House May 27, 2025

HB 1412: Teachers; directing stipends, rather than salary increases, be provided to teachers with certain certificates; effective date; emergency.

HB 1412 changes how Oklahoma school districts compensate teachers with advanced, lead, or master certificates. Instead of providing salary increases, districts must pay stipends using lottery funds (as specified in Section 713 of Title 3A) for these certified educators. The law, signed by the governor on May 23, 2025, directly affects teachers holding these higher-level credentials. It modifies Oklahoma Statutes § 6-190 to require stipends from lottery revenue rather than general salary adjustments.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates stipends from lottery funds for certified teachers instead of salary increases, ensuring continued compensation for educators with advanced credentials.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers