Education

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 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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died · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 3963: Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program; changing certified classroom teacher to school employee; modifying definition; expanding eligibility to children of permanently disabled veterans; effective date; emergency.

HB 3963 amends Oklahoma's Higher Learning Access Program to expand eligibility for tuition assistance. It adds children of veterans with a 100% permanent disability from military service (certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs) to the list of qualifying groups, alongside existing categories like children of certified classroom teachers. The bill changes the definition of "certified classroom teacher school employee" to "school employee" in the eligibility rules. This policy change directly affects qualifying veterans' children seeking in-state tuition assistance at Oklahoma colleges and universities.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands tuition assistance eligibility to children of disabled veterans, increasing access to higher education through the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands tuition assistance eligibility to children of veterans with 100% service-connected disability, directly advancing veteran benefits under the Higher Learning Access Program.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid Teachers Veteran Benefits Veteran Education

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vetoed · Oklahoma · Senate Jun 1, 2026

SB 1894: Teachers; professional development programs; changing maximum number of professional development hours. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1894 removes a 150-hour cap on required professional development for Oklahoma certified teachers over any five-year period, directly affecting all teachers in public school districts. The bill maintains existing mandatory trainings on autism, dyslexia, child abuse recognition, and racial/ethnic education but eliminates the previous limit on total hours. It also requires school districts to electronically submit annual reports to the State Department of Education detailing professional development activities, costs, and outcomes. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, and was declared an emergency to take immediate effect upon approval.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRemoves 150-hour cap on teacher professional development, requiring increased training hours to support educator effectiveness and maintain mandated trainings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 22, 2026

SB 1733: Schools; requiring public and private school employees to report certain disclosure, allegation, or information to law enforcement within certain time period; requiring school employees to annually sign certain attestation. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1733 requires Oklahoma school employees (including teachers, coaches, and administrators) to report suspected student sexual abuse, assault, or misconduct to law enforcement within 24 hours. It prohibits school investigations or disciplinary actions before reporting and mandates annual attestation forms confirming staff understanding of these duties. The law applies to all public and charter school staff, with confidentiality protections for reporters. It takes effect July 1, 2026, and declares an emergency for immediate implementation.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates school employees to report suspected child sexual abuse to law enforcement within 24 hours, strengthening criminal justice process by ensuring timely crime reporting and investigations.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates student safety reporting to protect educational environment, aligning with 'protect' in support indicators for student welfare in schools.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Violent Crime School Choice School Safety

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 4115: Teachers; professional development hours; effective date; emergency.

HB 4115 amends Oklahoma law to require certified public school teachers to complete a maximum of 200 professional development hours over any five-year period, replacing a previous 150-hour cap. The bill mandates annual training on child abuse recognition, autism awareness for early childhood educators (grades K-3), and dyslexia/dysgraphia awareness for all teachers. It maintains existing requirements for data-driven professional development focused on improving student outcomes like test scores, graduation rates, and closing achievement gaps. The law directly affects all certified teachers in Oklahoma public schools and includes reporting requirements for school districts to the State Department of Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases teacher PD hours (200 max vs 150), mandates child abuse/autism/dyslexia training, and maintains data-driven student outcome focus.90% confidence

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signed · Oklahoma · House May 12, 2026

HB 4427: Adjunct teachers; annual report; qualifications; requirements; prohibiting adjunct teachers from teaching core curriculum subjects to certain grades; waiver; certificate; effective date.

HB 4427 requires Oklahoma's State Board of Education to create rules defining "distinguished qualifications" for adjunct teachers, including minimum experience and education requirements. It prohibits adjunct teachers without a valid teaching certificate from instructing core subjects in prekindergarten through fourth grade unless a school district obtains a waiver from the State Board. The bill also mandates annual reports from the State Department of Education detailing adjunct teacher qualifications, subject areas taught, and their distinguished experience. These reports must be published online and shared with legislators by January 15 each year. The law directly affects school districts, adjunct teachers, and the State Board of Education, with no impact on standard teaching certification requirements.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires certified teachers for core pre-K-4 subjects, establishing minimum qualifications to ensure educational quality and student safety in K-12 settings.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Teachers

signed · Oklahoma · House May 6, 2026

HB 3590: Revenue and taxation; Oklahoma Equal Opportunity Education Scholarship Act; eligibility; removing federal law reference; authorizing payment be made via secure electronic funds transfer; effective date.

HB 3590, the Oklahoma Opportunity Scholarship Act of 2026, expands tax credits for Oklahoma taxpayers who contribute to scholarship-granting organizations. It increases the maximum annual tax credit: to $5,000 for single filers (up from $1,000), $10,000 for married couples filing jointly (up from $2,000), and $250,000 for businesses (up from $100,000). Taxpayers who commit to contribute the same amount for two consecutive years qualify for a 100% credit (up from 75%) on those contributions. The bill affects Oklahoma taxpayers making eligible contributions and requires scholarship organizations to submit annual financial reports to the Oklahoma Tax Commission. It takes effect January 1, 2027.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExpands tax credits, including $250k business credit, creating breaks primarily for wealthy entities per bill's tax relief structure.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands tax credits for scholarship donations, increasing access to private education options through enhanced incentives for contributions to scholarship-granting organizations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits School Choice Student Financial Aid