| Issue |
Status/Date |
Level |
Summary |
 Accountability--School Improvement |
Signed into law 06/2012 |
P-12 |
Requires that school district alternative education plans be included in the school improvement plans school districts must adopt every six years. School districts with one or more school sites on the needs improvement list must submit school improvement and capital improvement plans electronically. The state board must identify schools that are consistently listed as persistently low-achieving and boards of education with schools on that list must submit an annual update of the school improvement plan to the state board.
Repeals the section of law that requires school districts to adopt a Comprehensive Local Education Plan every six years as part of receiving accreditation. This eliminates the need for school districts to submit information twice since information in the Comprehensive Local Education Plan state law already requires that information in other reports to the state board. also removes language that gives the State Board of Education the authority to review preliminary plans for new construction and major alteration of public school buildings before a school district can let bids. Requires the state department to provide training for regional accreditation officers in alternative education compliance. School districts must show on transcripts students' highest achieved scores on end-of-instruction tests rather than all scores.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20ENR/hB/HB2306%20ENR.DOC
Title: H.B. 2306
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools--Cyber Charters |
Signed into law 06/2012 |
P-12 |
Allows the state board to sponsor a charter school when the applicant is the Statewide Virtual Charter School Board seeking to establish a full-time statewide virtual charter school. The charter school must enroll students who are legal residents of the state who have been approved for transfer into the school. Creates the statewide Virtual Charter School Board. The first meeting of the board must be no later than 60 days after the effective date of the act. The board will be the governing body of the statewide virtual charter school, provide oversight of operations of the school and negotiate contracts with providers of virtual education to provide academic content and administration. The board will have the authority to issue a diploma to students who have completed the curriculum. Providers will be eligible to receive federal funds and will be considered a separate school site for reporting and accountability. The board will receive state aid allocations generated by students enrolled in the full-time statewide virtual charter school for the applicable year, except for 5% which the state board may retain for administrative expenses. Students enrolled will not be authorized to participate in Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association sponsored activities. School districts that offer full-time virtual education to students who are not residents of the school district must submit a report each October 1 to the Statewide Virtual Charter School Board specifying which provider has entered into a contract with the school district and student performance.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20ENR/SB/SB1816%20ENR.DOC
Title: S.B. 1816
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Governance--School Boards |
Signed into law 06/2012 |
P-12 |
Those appointed or elected to school board positions must agree to take 12 hours of instruction related to education within 15 months. If a member does not complete the required training and is required to leave his or her seat due to not completing the requirement, he or she cannot be reappointed or run for reelection to the board for three years for three-member boards, four years for seven-member boards and five years for five-member boards. Incumbents are required to take six hours of training upon reelection.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20ENR/hB/HB2306%20ENR.DOC
Title: H.B. 2306 - School Board Training Section
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Leadership--District Superintendent |
Signed into law 06/2012 |
P-12 |
Extends the moratorium on National Board certification bonuses for newly certified teachers another year. The state board will not provide a $5,000 bonus through June 30, 2013, to any teacher who obtains National Board certification between June 30, 2010, and June 30, 2013, unless the teacher started the process before June 30, 2010. No new applicants will be accepted into the associated scholarship program or have their application fee paid through June 30, 2013. Also allows a person to be certified as a superintendent if he or she has an Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation approved master's degree in education administration or has completed a program in education administration that included competencies that are substantially equal to additional requirements already in law. The degree must have been earned or the program completed between July 1, 2005, and the effective date of the act.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20ENR/hB/HB2790%20ENR.DOC
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us
Title: H.B. 2790
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Online Learning--Digital/Blended Learning |
Adopted 06/2012 |
P-12 |
Pursuant to Senate Bill 280 these rules create the Oklahoma Supplemental Online Course Program, which authorizes schools districts to spend state-aid dollars for students to enroll in supplemental courses provided by third party providers. The rules permit students enrolled in their district to take up to 5 hours of online instruction, while the remaining hour will be provided physically on a school campus. The rules delineate roles and responsibilities of local education agencies as to the proper implementation of supplemental online courses. In addition, the rules clearly dictate that all students are eligible to take supplemental online courses.
Title: OK ADC 210:15-34-1 through 16
Source: Westlaw/StateNet |
Accountability |
Signed into law 05/2012 |
P-12 |
Creates Commission for Education, Instruction Quality and Accountability combining the Oklahoma Commission on Teacher Prep with the Office of Accountability. Authorizes commission to approve and accredit teacher education programs. Beginning July 1, 2013, the Commission is to perform the following duties:
1. Oversee implementation of the provisions of Enrolled House Bill No. 1017 of the 1st Extraordinary Session of the 42nd Oklahoma Legislature;
2. Implementation of the provisions of the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act as provided for in law;
3. Make recommendations to the Governor and Legislature on methods to achieve an aligned, seamless system from preschool through postsecondary education; and
4. Set performance levels and corresponding cut scores pursuant to the Oklahoma School Testing Program Act and as provided for in Section 1210.541 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Beginning July 1, 2013, the Commission is to govern the operation of the Office of Educational Quality and Accountability, and beginning July 1, 2014, the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation is to be placed under the authority of the Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability. The Commission is required to assume the following duties of the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation: a. approval and accreditation of teacher education programs and b. assessment of candidates for licensure and certification. Requires the Commission to include the State Board of Education in the process; review and assess approved, accredited and new programs of teacher education, and encourage studies and research designed to improve teacher education.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2011-12bills/SB/SB1797_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 1797
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Accountability--Accreditation |
Signed into law 05/2012 |
P-12 |
Extends the period during which schools cannot be penalized or denied accreditation for failure to comply with certain standards such as textbook adoption. Allows schools to not comply with certain education mandates for two more years --until June 30, 2013, and June 30, 2014.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2011-12bills/SB/SB1443_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 1443
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Accountability--Measures/Indicators |
Signed into law 05/2012 |
P-12 |
Specifies that participation and scores in Advanced Placement courses whether taught at a high school, technology center or regional site of the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics will be used to help determine the letter grade a school will receive through the state's letter grades for schools system. It also specifies that technology center courses granted college alliance credit and science, technology, engineering and mathematics courses taken at regional sites of the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics also will be used to determine letter grades for schools.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20ENR/hB/HB2494%20ENR.DOC
Title: H.B. 2494
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/ |
Career/Technical Education |
Signed into law 05/2012 |
P-12,
Community College |
Provides for the application and division of the building fund levies (tax levies) in technology center districts where there is overlap in district boundaries.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20ENR/hB/HB2090%20ENR.DOC
Title: H.B. 2090
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Choice of Schools--Vouchers |
Signed into law 05/2012 |
P-12 |
Creates the Rethinking Special Education Competency and Transition Task Force. The task force will focus on improved educational services and outcomes and meaningful postsecondary transition plans. Topics for study also include how special education services can be enhanced through collaboration models, what are the most salient issues when a parent files a complaint, teacher preparation for accommodating students with learning differences, safeguards to assure annual progress, procedures regarding referral and evaluation for special education services, barriers for students who graduate and want to attend postsecondary education classes, options for creating a statewide special education entity and other states' models. Makeup of the task force is modified to include 24 members.
Clarifies that acceptance of a Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarship will have the same effect as parental revocation of consent to service through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and that the amount of a scholarship will be prorated to reflect the number of school days remaining if the scholarship is granted after the beginning of the school year. Specifies that the state department will notify private schools of the amounts for scholarships within 10 days after receiving the request when total State Aid factors have been determined for the current fiscal year.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20ENR/hB/HB3090%20ENR.DOC
Title: H.B. 3090
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Governance--School Boards |
Signed into law 05/2012 |
P-12 |
Allows entities that provide training to charge an amount sufficient to reimburse the cost of training. Expands prohibition from school board reelection for failure to complete continuing education requirements to prohibition to be reappointed or to run for election to any other board seat on the board of education for a three-year period for three-member boards, a four-year period for seven-member boards or for a five-year period for five-member boards.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2011-12bills/HB/HB3000_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 3000
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees |
Signed into law 05/2012 |
Postsec. |
Requires that a student will be eligible for in-state tuition regardless of residency if the student is a dependent of a military or reserve service member on active duty and whose home of record is Oklahoma. The student will retain in-state status after the military person has been discharged or released for reasons other than dishonorable as long as the student stays continuously enrolled in a program at an institution in the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education. Home of record is defined as the place where a person was living when he or she enlisted or was commissioned into the military or reenlisted in the military.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20ENR/hB/HB2689%20ENR.DOC
Title: H.B. 2689
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Postsecondary Finance |
Signed into law 05/2012 |
P-12,
Postsec. |
This bill amends state law to allow private educational institutions to charge a convenience fee for use of a debit or charge card. Such a fee is limited to bank processing fees and financial transaction fees, the cost of providing for secure transaction, portal fees, and fees necessary to compensate for increased bandwidth incurred as a result of providing for an online transaction.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2011-12bills/SB/SB1774_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 1774
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Postsecondary Students--Military |
Signed into law 05/2012 |
Postsec. |
Creates the Post-Military Service Occupation, Education and Credentialing Act. Authorizes the public and private institutions of higher education and the career and technology centers to utilize the Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services, published by the American Council on Education (ACE), to compare and apply academic credit for education, training and experience received through military duty or service which is applicable to the selected program of study for an honorably discharged military service member who becomes a student at an institution of higher education or career and technology center within 3 years after separation from military service. A new section of law requires each governing board to adopt by January 1, 2013, a policy authorizing the institution or career and technology center under the board's supervision and management to award educational credits to a student enrolled in the institution or career and technology center who is also honorably discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States within 3 years of initial enrollment, for courses that are part of the student's military training or service and that meet the standards of the ACE or equivalent standards for awarding academic credit if the award of educational credit is based upon the institution's or technical career center's admission standards and its role, scope and mission. Requires each governing board to adopt necessary rules and procedures to implement the provisions of this section.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2011-12bills/SB/SB1863_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 1863
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Promotion/Retention |
Signed into law 05/2012 |
P-12 |
Adds kindergarten students to assessment requirement (K-3 students are to be assessed at the beginning of each year using an approved screening instrument). Establishes that a statewide criterion-referenced test is the initial determinant, but not the sole determinant, of promotion. Specifies that students with disabilities, where appropriate, are to be assessment with alternate achievement standards through the Oklahoma Alternate Assessment Program (OAAP). Requires requests to exempt students from the mandatory retention requirements based on one of the good-cause exemptions to include documentation that the student meets the good-cause exemptions through alternative assessment results or student portfolio work and the individual education plan (IEP) as applicable. A teacher recommending promotion to 4th grade may make that recommendation contingent upon participation in remediation or successful completion of competencies. The principal is to review and discuss the documentation with the teacher, then determines whether the student should be promoted and makes a written recommendation to the district superintendent. The Superintendent is to accept or reject the recommendation in writing. Contingent on funding for the Act, funding for interventions is to be distributed to districts only upon approval of the reading sufficiency plan and submittal of a child-count report to the Department that details the number of students needing remediation or intervention in reading. The total amount of funds available for allocation is to be divided by the total number of students identified as in need of remediation or intervention.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2011-12bills/HB/HB2516_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 2516
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Reading/Literacy |
Signed into law 05/2012 |
P-12 |
New section of law. Establishes a dyslexia teacher training pilot to train higher education faculty to teach multisensory structure reading education for students with dyslexia to teacher candidates. Other purposes are to demonstrate and evaluate the effectiveness of having trained teachers who can provide early reading assistance programs for children with risk factors and evaluate whether the early assistance programs can reduce future special education costs. An additional goal is to create a replicable model that can be followed by other higher education institutions. Requires Regents to promulgate rules. The program will operate by contract with a nonprofit education center that is certified as a multisensory structured language training institute.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2011-12bills/SB/SB1565_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 1565
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Reading/Literacy |
Signed into law 05/2012 |
P-12 |
Deletes the limitation on the number of screening instruments that the state board is to approve for use at the beginning of the school year (previously, it was no more than three). Requires that at least one of the screening instruments meet the following criteria: 1. Assess for phonological awareness, phonics, reading fluency, and comprehension; 2. Document the validity and reliability of each assessment; 3. Can be used for diagnosis and progress monitoring; 4. Can be used to assess special education and limited-English-proficient students; 5. Accompanied by a data management system that provides profiles for students, class, grade level and school building. The profiles are to identify each student's instructional point of need and reading achievement level.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2011-12bills/HB/HB2511_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 2511
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Reading/Literacy |
Signed into law 05/2012 |
P-12 |
Directs the state board to establish the Oklahoma Bridge to Literacy Program to improve reading skills of children through the 4th grade. Requires the state department to issue a request for proposals by October 1, 2012, and each October 1 after that, seeking applications for the program. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations; community-based programs, centers, organizations or services; and churches or religious organizations. Programs must establish reading programs for children through the fourth grade and may be offered before school, after school, on Saturdays or during summer months. The programs must focus on enabling children to read at the appropriate level and provide assessments and measure of reading skills to determine success. The state board must award grants by February 1 each year. The department also must provide reading instruction training, resource materials on reading instruction and remediation and other assistance. The board must provide for independent evaluations of programs and report to the governor, speaker of the House and pro tempore of the Senate each year.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20ENR/hB/HB2676%20ENR.DOC
Title: H.B. 2676
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Student Supports--Counseling/Guidance |
Signed into law 05/2012 |
P-12 |
To strengthen districts' ability to give their students the best opportunity for academic and personal success, requires, subject to the availability of funds, the Office of Juvenile Affairs, together with the Oklahoma Association of Youth Services, to identify an evidence-based counseling curriculum. Subject to the availability of funds, the Office of Juvenile Affairs, through designated youth services agencies, is to make the identified evidence-based counseling available to students in school districts. Defines "evidence-based" as a program or practice that has had multiple-site randomized controlled trials across heterogeneous populations demonstrating that the program or practice is effective for the population.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2011-12bills/HB/HB2641_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 2641
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/ |
Students--Athletics/Extracurricular Activities |
Signed into law 05/2012 |
Postsec. |
Modifies the Uniform Athlete Agents Act. Requires that eligible references not include someone with whom the applicant resides; lowers the required surety bond from $250,000 to $50,000.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2011-12bills/HB/HB2967_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 2967
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Career/Technical Education |
Signed into law 04/2012 |
P-12,
Community College |
Authorizes establishment of pilot program at technology center school districts to increase the number of students taking industry certification exams and obtaining trade-specific industry certifications and licenses. Allows a local technology center board to establish board policy suitable for its district.
https://www.sos.ok.gov/documents/legislation/53rd/2012/2R/SB/1056.pdf
Title: S.B. 1056
Source: https://www.sos.ok.gov/ |
High School--Exit Exams |
Signed into law 04/2012 |
P-12 |
Adds provisions requiring the state board to adopt rules establishing an appeal process for students who have been denied a standard diploma by the school district in which the student is or was enrolled for failing to meet the requirements for graduation established in this section. A student has 30 days after denial of the standard diploma in which to file a petition for an appeal to the Board. The Board is required to take action on a petition for an appeal no later than forty-five (45) days after receiving the petition. Requires the Board to collect data by school site and district on the number of students petitioning for an appeal and the number of appeals approved. Beginning October 1, 2012, the Board is required to provide an annual report of this data to the Governor, President Pro Tempore of the State Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20ENR/hB/HB2970%20ENR.DOC
Title: H.B. 2970
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Online Learning--Virtual Schools/Courses |
Signed into law 04/2012 |
P-12 |
Removes language that requires an electronic student transfer system which does not require the student transferring to another district for enrollment in supplemental online courses to personally appear in the district to which the transfer is sought.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20ENR/SB/SB1228%20ENR.DOC
Title: S.B. 1228
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
School Safety |
Signed into law 04/2012 |
P-12 |
Extends superintendent's or principal's authority to allow for the removal of any individual attending an official school activity or field trip where students are present, including an activity or field trip not on school property, when the superintendent or principal determines that a threat to the peaceful conduct of students exists. The penalty for refusing to leave when ordered is not more than $500.00.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20ENR/hB/HB2750%20ENR.DOC
Title: H.B. 2750
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/ |
Special Education |
Signed into law 04/2012 |
P-12 |
Requries each school district to provide each parent, guardian or legal custodian of a student with an auditory or visual impairment with written information during the individual education program process concerning the availability of programs offered by the Oklahoma School for the Blind and the Oklahoma School for the Deaf for which the students of the district may be eligible. Requires districts providing special education services to students with auditory or visual impairments to develop procedures to ensure that staff assigned to work with students have effective access to resources and information provided by the Oklahoma School for the Blind and the Oklahoma School for the Deaf.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2011-12bills/SB/SB1119_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 1119
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure |
Signed into law 04/2012 |
P-12 |
Extends the deadline for passage of required competency examinations by two years (from July 1, 2012 to July 1, 2014). The examinations affect general education, professional education and various subject areas and grade levels for purposes of ensuring academic achievement and competency of each teacher candidate or teacher in the subject area the person is seeking licensure or certification to teach which shall also include licensure or certification as an administrator.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20ENR/hB/HB2285%20ENR.DOC
Title: H.B. 2285
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Alternative |
Signed into law 04/2012 |
P-12 |
This bill amends one of the multiple eligibility criteria for alternative placement teaching certification. Changes from requiring a BA and a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale to a RETENTION grade point average of a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. A retention GPA excludes courses repeated or reprieved, in accordance with the academic forgiveness policy, as well as remedial and PE activity courses used to determine a student's eligibility to enroll in classes and to graduate.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20ENR/hB/HB2244%20ENR.DOC
Title: H.B. 2244
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/ |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Substitute Teachers |
Signed into law 04/2012 |
P-12 |
Requires districts to set the maximum number of days within which a substitute teacher who does not hold a valid certificate may be employed for the same assignment (formerly was set at 20 days by state law).
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20ENR/hB/HB2727%20ENR.DOC
Title: H.B. 2727
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Standards--Common Core State Standards |
Adopted 07/2011 |
P-12 |
New rules explain the purpose, provide definitions, and describe adoption and implementation procedures for the Common Core State Standards. The rules direct that the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts, Literacy in History/Social Studies and Science, and Mathematics be adopted and implemented. The rules also provide a process for reviewing, revising, and supplementing the Common Core State Standards.
Title: OK ADC 210:15-4-1, 2, 3
Source: Westlaw/StateNet |
Accountability--Measures/Indicators |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
P-12 |
Adds a new section of that that requires the assignment and reporting of school grades. Requires that grades of schools be based 33 percent upon test scores, 17 percent learning gains in reading and mathematics, 17 percent on improvement of the lowest 25th percentile of students in the school in reading and mathematics on criterion-referenced tests and end-of-instruction tests and 33 percent on whole school improvement. For middle school grades and elementary school grades, total school improvement will be based upon the drop-out rate, the percentage of students taking higher level coursework at a satisfactory or higher level and any other factors selected by the superintendent of public instruction.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20ENR/hB/HB1456%20ENR.DOC
Title: H.B. 1456
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Accountability--Measures/Indicators |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
P-12 |
Instructs the state board to adopt a four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate and extended-year adjusted cohort graduation rate to establish a uniform definition of high school graduation rate. Requires the state board to adopt percentage growth targets for high school graduation rates with the eventual goal being 100 percent. Districts must use the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate for establishing these growth targets.Districts and schools meeting growth targets at the end of the initial two years or in the alternate years will be recognized as notable schools and school districts. Districts not meeting growth targets must submit high school graduation improvement plans to local boards of education and contingent upon the availability of funding participate in training provided by the State Department of Education for reducing dropout rates and improving graduation rates.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20ENR/SB/SB2%20ENR.DOC
Title: S.B. 2
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
P-12 |
Any charter school which chooses to lease property is eligible to receive current government lease rates.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20ENR/SB/SB256%20ENR.DOC
Title: S.B. 256
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
P-12 |
Clarifies that students who reside in a school district where a charter school is located are not required to obtain a transfer to attend the charter school in the school district of residence. The measure allows charter schools to enroll emergency transfer students.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20ENR/SB/SB445%20ENR.DOC
Title: S.B. 445
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
P-12 |
Allows the State Board of Education to sponsor a charter school when the applicant has a contract with the Office of Juvenile Affairs to provide a fixed rate level E, D, or D+ group home service. The board may not sponsor more than two charter schools from July 1, 2010, to July 1, 2016, for children under supervision of the state through the Office of Juvenile Affairs or a contractor of the Office of Juvenile Affairs. Also removes the 20% limit on the amount funds allocated for textbooks that can be used for supplementary textbooks and other instructional materials.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20ENR/SB/SB278%20ENR.DOC
Title: S.B. 278
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Choice of Schools--Tax Credits |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
P-12 |
Creates the "Oklahoma Equal Opportunity Education Scholarship Act". The act would allow a tax credit equal 50% of the total amount of contribution to a scholarship-granting organization not to exceed $1,000.00 for each taxpayer or $2,000.00 for married filing jointly, or $100,000.00 for any taxpayer which is a legal business entity. Sets other parameters.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20ENR/SB/SB969%20ENR.DOC
Title: S.B. 969
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Choice of Schools--Vouchers |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
P-12 |
Parents requesting a Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarship for Students with Disabilities must make their request no later than December 1 of the school year during which the scholarship is requested. Removes the date of April 1 by which the school district must notify parents of their rights in regard to the scholarship and leaves in that the district must simply notify them. It also removes language that stated a parent must not be required to accept the offer of enrolling in another public school in lieu of the scholarship and language that instructs the State Department of Education to use funds from general appropriations to pay the scholarship if the district's state aid cannot be reduced enough to cover the expense. Allows for a 2.5% administrative fee by the State Department of Education and gives the Department the authority to reduce state aid to school districts failing to comply with provisions of the program. Also creates the Special Education State-wide Cooperative Task Force until May 31, 2012, to study ways to improve special education and related services. Parents will notify the State Department of Education rather than the school district of the request for a scholarship. The scholarship will be in effect until the student graduates or turns 22, whichever occurs first. Students will not be eligible for the scholarship if they are not having regular contact with the private school teachers at the physical location of the private school.
Link to summary: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HB1744%20CCS%20BILLSUM.DOC
Bill text: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20ENR/hB/HB1744%20ENR.DOC
Title: H.B. 1744
Source: Westlaw/StateNet |
Curriculum--Mathematics |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
P-12 |
Requires the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation to develop and administer mathematics professional development programs for any teacher who became licensed or certified to teach in elementary education or early childhood education prior to July 1, 2001, and is serving as a K-3 teacher in a public school. The purpose is to improve the knowledge and skills of the teachers and to ensure that the elementary grade students of the state are taught by professional educators fully prepared in the area of mathematics.Subject to availability of funding, but based on the number of teachers who would be eligible for such training, the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation would expect to train approximately 200 teachers per year at a cost of $1,800 per teacher, for a total cost of $260,000 per year.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20ENR/hB/HB1918%20ENR.DOC
Title: H.B. 1918
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Finance--District |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
P-12 |
Changes the cap on school district expenditures. School districts with more than 1,500 average daily attendance must not spend more than 5% of total expenditures on administration. Districts with more than 500 but less than 1,500 average daily attendance are capped at 7%. Districts with 500 or fewer average daily attendance are capped at 8%. The measure also allows districts to count up to 40% of a superintendent's salary to nonadministrative functions if the superintendent spends part of the time performing exempted nonadministrative services such as teaching or serving as principal, counselor or library media specialist. Requires the total amount a superintendent makes for administrative and nonadministrative services to be recorded under the code for superintendent salary in the Oklahoma Cost Accounting System.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20ENR/SB/SB664%20ENR.DOC
Title: S.B. 664
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Finance--District |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
P-12 |
The measure creates the Public School Classroom Support Revolving Fund to be used for grants to public classroom teachers. The State Board of Education will award the grants and establish the criteria for and application process for the grants. Teachers must use grants for supplies, materials or equipment for classrooms or classes taught by the teachers. Taxpayers and corporations wishing to contribute to the fund may designate the contribution on the appropriate income tax or corporate tax form after December 31, 2011. The contribution may be made by reducing the income tax refund of the taxpayer.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20ENR/hB/HB1852%20ENR.DOC
Title: H.B. 1852
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Finance--District |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
P-12 |
Allows expenditure from School Consolidation Assistance Fund to school districts that have entered into a mutual contract for a superintendent; establishes amount of assistance, including maximum. Total assistance paid over three years from the School Consolidation Assistance Fund to districts entering into a contract to share superintendents must not exceed $150,000 and no school district will be eligible to receive assistance for more than three years. Boards of education must notify the State Board of Education on or before June 30 of the year preceding the school year the mutual contract will become effective. Allows the State Board of Education to make payments of less than $400,000 to school districts from the fund and if monies in the fund are insufficient to make allocations to qualified districts, the State Board of Education will determine allocations with preference given to school district consolidation and annexation.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20ENR/hB/HB2115%20ENR.DOC
Title: H.B. 2115
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Finance--Federal |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
P-12 |
The measure allows federal grant money applied for on behalf of a school district to be disbursed directly to an interlocal cooperative with the consent of the school districts in the cooperative.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20ENR/SB/SB275%20ENR.DOC
Title: S.B. 275
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Finance--Resource Efficiency |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
P-12 |
Creates the Task Force on Creating Administrative Efficiencies until November 30, 2011. The seven-member task force must examine ways to reduce administrative costs and the impact on cost reductions on school district operations and student learning.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20ENR/SB/SB536%20ENR.DOC
Title: S.B. 536
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/ |
Governance--State Boards/Chiefs/Agencies |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
P-12,
Postsec. |
Creates until November 1, 2011, the P-20 Council Task Force. The 9- member task force must study the feasibility, value and structure of a P-20 council or educational partnership that would assure a seamless system of education that maximizes achievements of all students form early childhood through elementary, secondary, post secondary and career technology education. Provides that the Secretary of Education, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Chancellor of the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education serve as co-chairs of the task force and does not provide travel reimbursement for members of the task force.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20ENR/SB/SB206%20ENR.DOC
Title: S.B. 206
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Governance--State Boards/Chiefs/Agencies |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
P-12 |
Requires that upon assuming office, the governor must appoint one member from each congressional district and one member from the state at-large to serve on the State Board of Education. The state superintendent of public instruction will be the seventh member of the board. Each appointment will be effective April 2 and terms will be four years. Members will serve until the governor appoints a successor and members will serve at the pleasure of the governor. Appointments are contingent upon Senate approval.
Appointed positions of the current board will be deemed vacant when the measure becomes effective. Terms of the newly appointed members will end April 2, 2015, and then every four years thereafter.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20ENR/SB/SB435%20ENR.DOC
Title: S.B. 435
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Governance--State Boards/Chiefs/Agencies |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
P-12 |
Multiple sections, including one new section that establishes the "State Government Conferences Web-based Transparency pilot program". Requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to publish on a website a listing of all expenses paid by the Department of Education for the payment of food, lodging, and other authorized expenses as may be necessary to host, conduct, sponsor, or participate in conferences, meetings, or training sessions. Authorizes the Superintendent to directly enter into contracts and agreements for the payment of food, lodging, and other authorized expenses as may be necessary to host, conduct, sponsor, or participate in conferences, meetings, or training sessions. Authorizes the Superintendent to establish accounts as necessary for the collection and distribution of funds, including funds of sponsors and registration fees, related to such conferences, meetings, and training sessions. Any expenses incurred may be paid directly to the contracting agency or business establishment. Cost of food for persons attending any conferences, meetings, and training sessions that do not require overnight travel may not exceed the total daily rate as provided in the State Travel Reimbursement Act. Reimbursements and deposits can take place through commonly accepted e-commerce practices. On a regular basis the Superintendent of Public Instruction is required to publish a report stating savings realized as a result of the State Government Conferences Web-based Transparency pilot program.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2011-12bills/HB/HB1207_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 1207
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
High School |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
P-12 |
The measure requires districts to report on transcripts all levels of students' achievements on end-of-instruction tests, rather than just end-of-instruction tests on which they score proficient or higher.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20ENR/hB/HB1680%20ENR.DOC
Title: H.B. 1680
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Evaluation and Effectiveness |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
P-12 |
Relates to the Teacher and Leader Effectiveness Evaluation System; changes the Commission from the Oklahoma Race to the Top Commission to the Teacher and Leader Effectiveness Commission; deletes certain requirements for commission; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. Full text attached for purposes of providing access to description of full evaluation system.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2011-12bills/HB/HB1267_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 1267
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Online Learning--Virtual Schools/Courses |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
P-12 |
The measure requires that state aid to districts for students in online courses be based upon the average daily membership of those students in the first nine weeks of the current school year.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20ENR/SB/SB141%20ENR.DOC
Title: S.B. 141
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Online Learning--Virtual Schools/Courses |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
P-12 |
Instructs the state board to adopt rules to provide for implementation of supplemental online courses and makes the measure apply only to students taking supplemental courses rather than full-time online courses. Removes the need for an Individualized Learning Plan for each student taking online courses and instructs the state board to develop rules for student participation in extracurricular activities in accordance with school district eligibility rules and polices and any rules of a private organization or association that provides coordination, supervision and regulation of interscholastic activities and contests of schools. Removes the need for the rules to address student participation in assessments administered pursuant to state law and the need for ongoing weekly telephonic communication between teacher and student and monthly communication between teacher and parents.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20ENR/SB/SB280%20ENR.DOC
Title: S.B. 280
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
P-3 Grades 1-3 |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
P-12 |
Starting with students entering first grade in the 2011-2012 school year, the program of reading instruction must include provisions of the READ Initiative adopted by the school district, as instructed in the measure. If a reading deficiency is not remedied by the end of third grade, as demonstrated by scoring at the limited knowledge level on annual assessments, the student must be retained in third grade. Districts must notify parents their child has a reading deficiency, services provided and that the student will be retained if the deficiency isn't remedied. Administrators may promote students for good cause such as limited English proficient students and students with disabilities. Students may be promoted if they perform at a certain level on alternative assessments or if they demonstrate mastery through a student portfolio. Students also may be promoted if they receive intensive remediation in reading for two or more years but still demonstrate a deficiency and were previously retained in kindergarten, first grade, second grade or third grade for a total of two years. Those students must have an altered instructional day that includes reading instruction specific to their needs. Students not promoted must receive intensive reading instruction including methods such as tutoring or mentoring, an extended school day or week or year, summer reading camps or reduced teacher-student ratios. Districts must have a policy for midyear promotion of students if necessary. Districts must establish a Reading Enhancement and Acceleration Development Initiative to prevent the retention of third grade students and to offer intensive accelerated reading instruction to third grade students who failed to meet standards for promotion and to each kindergarten through third grade student who is assessed as having a reading deficiency.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20ENR/SB/SB346%20ENR.DOC
Title: S.B. 346
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
P-3 Kindergarten |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
P-12 |
The measure delays the requirement for the requirement for districts to provide full-day, free kindergarten until the 2013-14 school year. http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20ENR/SB/SB260%20ENR.DOC
Title: S.B. 260
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Postsecondary Affordability--Financial Aid |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
Postsec.,
Community College |
Allows a student to participate in the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program and qualify for an award equivalent to resident tuition if the student is a child of any person killed after January 1, 2000, in the line of duty in any branch of the United States Armed Forces or who died after January 1, 2000, as a result of any injury sustained while in the line of duty. The person who died from injures or was killed must have filed an Oklahoma income tax return for the year prior to death. The student must enroll in an institution within the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education prior to turning 21 and must satisfy admission standards for first-time-entering students. Students must enroll in an institution within the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education, a postsecondary vocational-technical program approved for a cooperative program with the Oklahoma State System of Higher education or an Oklahoma private institution of higher learning. Students will not be subject to the other qualification requirements of the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program. Student is eligible after the age of 21 if, he or she is unable to enroll before turning 21 because of active duty service.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20ENR/hB/HB1343%20ENR.DOC
Title: H.B. 1343
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
School/District Structure/Operations--Personnel (Non-Teaching) |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
P-12 |
Defines prospective employee as an individual who has received an offer of temporary employment by a school district pending results of a national criminal history record check. Districts may temporarily employ people for a maximum of 60 days while awaiting results. School districts are excluded from liability, except in negligence, when employing prospective employees during the 60-day period. Allows a board of education to choose not to require a national criminal history record check rom a prospective substitute teacher who has been employed by the school district in the last year.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20ENR/hB/HB1418%20ENR.DOC
Title: H.B. 1418
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Student Supports |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
P-12 |
Requires that funds for remediation and intervention be used for any student in grades 6-12 determined to be in need of remediation or intervention including students who have scored at the unsatisfactory or limited knowledge level on tests. Directs school districts to provide intervention, rather than just remediation, to students who do not score at least proficient on certain criterion-referenced tests and end-of-instruction tests. Intervention and remediation may include supplementary services provided on an individual basis or in a classroom setting.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20ENR/hB/HB1917%20ENR.DOC
Title: H.B. 1917
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Teaching Quality--Unions/Collective Bargaining |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
P-12 |
Requires the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education to adopt a policy for each institution in the system that has a teacher education program to require equal access for statewide professional educators' associations to students enrolled in the programs. The policy should prohibit programs, faculty and employees from denying associations the same access to students that other associations receive. This will include setting up informational tables at student meetings, speaking at student meetings, distributing information in mail boxes or through the e-mail system of the institution, using institution meeting rooms during nonworking hours, posting information on bulletin boards and using printing services for the institution.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20ENR/hB/HB1854%20ENR.DOC
Title: H.B. 1854
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Finance |
Signed into law 04/2011 |
P-12 |
Each month the State Department of Education is required to transfer the monies apportioned to the Teachers' Retirement System Dedicated Revenue Revolving Fund to the Teachers' Retirement System of Oklahoma to be used by the System, for the benefit of that system. The revolving fund is to be administered by the State Department of Education
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2011-12bills/HB/HB1007_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 1007
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Finance--District |
Signed into law 04/2011 |
P-12 |
Modifies definition of administrative services for expenditure limits. In defining "administrative services," staff for the superintendent were included. This amendment adds the staff of any elementary superintendent or any assistant superintendent to the administrative services calculations.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20ENR/hB/HB1372%20ENR.DOC
Title: H.B. 1372
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Governance--State Boards/Chiefs/Agencies |
Signed into law 04/2011 |
P-12 |
Expands the authority of state superintendent of public instruction to have control of and direct the State Department of Education. Modifies authority of the state board of education (no longer the governing board for the state department of public instruction. Oversees the state system of education but not the agency.) Removes duty of administration of schools from county superintendents of schools.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2011-12bills/HB/HB2139_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 2139
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Tenure |
Signed into law 04/2011 |
P-12 |
Modifies and deletes several substantive elements related to teacher contract definitions and the Teacher Due Process Act of 1990. Deletes career teacher pretermination hearing procedures and requirements and the right to appeal to a district court; deletes requirement to extend suspensions until completion of a such an appeal. (Sections 6-101.26-27)
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2011-12bills/HB/HB1380_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 1380
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
P-3 Teaching Quality/Professional Development |
Signed into law 04/2011 |
P-12 |
Allows any teacher certified to teach elementary education to be certified in early childhood education if they pass the early childhood education certification test by July 1, 2012. Allows any teacher certified to teach early childhood education to be certified in elementary education if they pass the elementary education certification test prior to July 1, 2012. Any special education teacher also may be certified in early childhood or elementary education if they pass the proper certification tests by July 1, 2012. Any teacher certified to teach through an accredited teacher preparation program or certified alternatively through the Troops to Teachers program can be certified in special education if they pass the certification test prior to July 1, 2012.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20ENR/hB/HB1274%20ENR.DOC
Title: H.B. 1274
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/ |
Postsecondary Affordability--Financial Aid |
Signed into law 04/2011 |
Postsec. |
Adds the requirement that students -- to be eligible to participate in the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program -- maintain satisfactory academic progress as required for eligibility for federal Title IV student financial aid programs. (Effective 2012-2013 school year)
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20ENR/hB/HB1421%20ENR.DOC
Title: H.B. 1421
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/ |
Reading/Literacy |
Signed into law 04/2011 |
P-12 |
Requires all teachers of reading in the public schools in kindergarten through third grade to incorporate into instruction the five elements of reading instruction: phonemic awareness, phonics, reading fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2011-12bills/HB/HB1269_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 1269
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure |
Signed into law 04/2011 |
P-12 |
The measure allows any person employed as a full-time teacher by an Oklahoma school district in the last five years to be employed as a substitute in another district without a new national criminal history background check if the teacher provides a copy of a national criminal history background check completed in the last five years. The teacher also must provide a letter from the previous school district stating that he or she left in good standing.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20ENR/SB/SB59%20ENR.DOC
Title: S.B. 59
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Textbooks and Open Source |
Signed into law 04/2011 |
P-12 |
Allows the State Textbook Committee to suspend any currently pending selection process of textbooks and extend by at least two years the six-year adoption period of those textbooks currently on the state adopted list.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2011-12bills/HB/HB1374_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 1374
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/ |
Teaching Quality--Compensation and Diversified Pay--Pay-for-Performance |
Signed into law 10/2010 |
P-12 |
Increases maximum allowable incentive pay amount; authorizes implementation of certain incentive pay plans; provides requirements and procedures for the incentive pay plans. Districts may adopt a salary schedule that provides additional compensation for achieving certain ratings under the Oklahoma Teacher and Leader Effectiveness Evaluation System (TLE). Any salary schedule adopted by a district may not set salaries at amounts less than those set pursuant to Section 18-114.12 of this title. No plan developed by the Board or implemented by the local a school district board of education may permit payment in any one year of incentives to any one teacher amounting to more than 50% of the regular salary of the teacher, exclusive of fringe benefits or extra duty pay. Any incentive pay award is to be an annual award and is not to be a part of a teacher's continuing contract of a teacher. Student test scores are not supposed to be the sole criterion for allocation of incentive pay under any plan developed or approved by the Board.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB2033_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 2033
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Standards |
Adopted 08/2010 |
P-12 |
The proposed new rules explain the purpose, provide definitions, and describe adoption and implementation procedures for the Common Core State Standards. The rules direct that the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts, Literacy in History/Social Studies and Science, and Mathematics shall be adopted and implemented. The rules also provide a process for reviewing, revising, and supplementing the Common Core State Standards.
Title: OK ADC 210:15-4-1, 2, 3
Source: Westlaw/StateNet |
Teaching Quality--Evaluation and Effectiveness |
Signed into law 08/2010 |
P-12 |
Requires local boards to establish a policy for evaluation which by no later than the 2013-14 school year, must be revised and based upon the Oklahoma Teacher and Leader Effectiveness Evaluation System (TLE) developed by the state board. A principal, assistant principal, or other trained certified individual must be assigned by the district board to conduct evaluations and each must go through training matched to the TLE.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB2033_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 2033
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Accountability--Reporting Results |
Signed into law 06/2010 |
P-12 |
Creates the school district transparency act; requires school district expenditure information be made available on state department of education website. Requires the Department to make the data available on its website within 120 days of transmission of the expenditures to the Department by the school district.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB1633_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 1633
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Accountability--Rewards |
Signed into law 06/2010 |
P-12 |
Relates to the Academic Achievement Award program; modifyies number of awards granted under the program and adds or specifies award levels; changes date for distributing monetary award; directs the State Board of Education to identify school sites for the various levels of awards; modifies calculation of the awards; specifies allocation of funding for awards based on availability of funds; establishing API score requirements for each award; deletes monetary awards for certain categories; modifies amounts and definitions; limits award to certain qualified employees; requires the State Board to announce and post list of award winners on its Internet website.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/HB/HB2302_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 2302
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Accountability--Sanctions/Interventions |
Signed by Governor 06/2010 |
P-12 |
Amends law to require each school district identified as in need of improvement for four years to submit a plan for compliance with this section to the State Department of Education, in a manner prescribed by the Department. Beginning December 31, 2010, and annually each year thereafter, requires the State Department of Education to submit a report of the district plans received to the members of the Senate and House Education Committees.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB1617_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 1617
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Accountability--Sanctions/Interventions |
Signed into law 06/2010 |
P-12 |
This section of S.B. 2033 establishes and defines four intervention models, one of which a school identified as being among the persistently lowest-achieving schools in the state is required to implement (turnaround, closure, restart or transformation).
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB2033_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 2033
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 06/2010 |
P-12 |
Creates the empowered schools and school districts act. Allows a public school, zone, or district to submit empowerment plans to the state board. Plans must include information such as:
1. A statement of the mission of the school, zone, or district and why designation as an empowered school, zone, or district would enhance the ability of the school, zone, or district to achieve its mission;
2. A description of the innovations the school, zone, or district would implement, which may include, but not be limited to, innovations in school staffing, curriculum and assessment, class scheduling, use of financial and other resources, and faculty recruitment, employment, evaluation, and compensation;
3. A listing of the programs, policies, or operational documents within the school, zone, or district that would be affected by the innovations identified by the school, zone, or district and the manner in which they would be affected.
Details other expectations.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB2330_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 2330
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools--Cyber Charters |
Signed into law 06/2010 |
P-12 |
Requires that students enrolled in an online course or program that is offered by a school district or charter school that is not the district of residence or is not located in the district of residence of the student be provided the opportunity to take any test required pursuant to the Oklahoma School Testing Program Act or any other test generally required of students by the school district in which the student is enrolled at an alternative testing location approved by the State Board of Education. The alternative testing locations may be at sites that are not in the school district that is offering the online course or program or the district of residence. The entity offering the online course or program is responsible for any cost incurred in providing an alternative testing location and any additional cost of administering a test at an alternative testing location. In order to provide alternative testing locations at geographically dispersed sites, the school district or charter school offering the online course or program shall, at a minimum, provide not less than six alternative testing locations, with at least one location in each quadrant of the state and in each of the two metropolitan areas in the state. Additional alternative testing locations may be provided by the school district or charter school offering the online course or program.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB2318_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 2318
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/ |
Choice of Schools--Vouchers |
Signed into law 06/2010 |
P-12 |
Creates the Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Program. Provide a scholarship to a private school of choice for students with disabilities for whom an individualized education program (IEP) in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) has been developed. Scholarships are to be awarded beginning with the 2010-2011 school year. Allows the parent or legal guardian of a public school student with a disability may exercise their parental option and request to have a Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarship awarded for the child to enroll in and attend a private school.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/HB/HB3393_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 3393
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Curriculum--Physical Education |
Signed into law 06/2010 |
P-12 |
Requires that the physical education curriculum be sequential, developmentally appropriate, and designed, implemented, and evaluated to enable students to develop the motor and self-management skills and knowledge necessary to participate in physical activity throughout life. Requires that each district establish specific objectives and goals the district intends to accomplish through the physical education curriculum. Directs the state board to ensure that the Priority Academic Student Skills for physical education:
1. Emphasizes the knowledge and skills capable of being used during a lifetime of regular physical activity;
2. Is consistent with national physical education standards for the information that students should learn about physical activity, and
the physical activities that students should be able to perform;
3. Requires that, on a weekly basis, at least fifty percent (50%) of the physical education class be used for actual student physical activity and that the activity be, to the extent practicable, at a moderate or vigorous level. Sets other expectations.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB1876_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 1876
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Finance--District |
Signed into law 06/2010 |
P-12 |
For the fiscal years ending June 30, 2011, and June 30, 2012, a school district board of education may elect not to adopt and offer a professional development program for certified and licensed teachers and administrators of the district. If a school district elects not to adopt and offer a professional development program, the district may expend any monies allocated for professional development for any purpose related to the support and maintenance of the school district as determined by the board of education of the school district. Also suspends (for this time period) sanctions against districts for failing to meet the media materials and equipment standards and media program expenditure standards as set forth in the accreditation standards adopted by the Board.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/HB/HB3029_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 3029
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Finance--District |
Signed into law 06/2010 |
P-12 |
Provides for approval of school auditors by state auditor and inspector (instead of the state board of education). Sets certain requirements for auditors, including experience in auditing public entities and completion of a minimum of 8 clock hours of continuing education credit in school district accounting and auditing as defined by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and the Office of the Comptroller General during the prior year.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB2034_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 2034
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Evaluation and Effectiveness |
Signed into law 06/2010 |
P-12 |
This section addresses employment status of career teachers (defined in this section), probationary teachers and administrators. A principal who has received a rating of "ineffective" as measured pursuant to the Oklahoma Teacher and Leader Effectiveness Evaluation System (TLE) as set forth in Section 6 of this act for two (2) consecutive school years, shall not be reemployed by the school district, subject to the due process procedures of this section. Subject to the Teacher Due Process Act of 1990, 1. A career teacher who has been rated as "ineffective" as measured pursuant to the Oklahoma Teacher and Leader Effectiveness Evaluation System (TLE) as set forth in Section 6 of this act for two (2) consecutive school years shall be dismissed or not reemployed on the grounds of instructional ineffectiveness by the school district. 2. A career teacher who has been rated as "needs improvement" or lower pursuant to the TLE for three (3) consecutive school years shall be dismissed or not reemployed on the grounds of instructional ineffectiveness by the school district. 3. A career teacher who has not averaged a rating of at least "effective" as measured pursuant to the TLE over a five-year period shall be dismissed or not reemployed on the grounds of instructional ineffectiveness by the school district.
A probationary teacher who has been rated as "ineffective" as measured pursuant to the TLE for two (2) consecutive school years shall be dismissed or not reemployed by the school district subject to the provisions of the Teacher Due Process Act of 1990. A probationary teacher who has not attained career teacher status within a four-year period shall be dismissed or not reemployed by the school district..
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB2033_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 2033
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Minority/Diversity Issues--American Indian / Alaska Native / Native Hawaiian |
Signed into law 06/2010 |
P-12 |
Creates the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education Act; states purpose of the act; creates the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education; directs the Council to perform certain functions; states membership; requires appointments be made and specifies other operational details. Makes members of the Council exempt from dual-office-holding prohibitions; lists duties of the Council; requires an annual report. The Council is to:
1. Make recommendations to the State Board of Education and the Superintendent of Public Instruction in educational matters affecting the education of Native American students;
2. Promote educational opportunities and improvement of the quality of education provided to Native American students throughout the state;
3. Advocate for Native American students in the state; and
4. Monitor and evaluate how the public education system of the state impacts Native American students.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/HB/HB2929_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 2929
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Online Learning--Virtual Schools/Courses |
Signed into law 06/2010 |
P-12 |
Requires the state board of education to adopt additional rules relating to online courses (i.e., admission, testing, electronic student transfer system, withdrawal, parent contacts and a review process to identify and certify online course providers and a uniform payment processing system). (See full text excerpt attached.)
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB2319_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 2319
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Online Learning--Virtual Schools/Courses |
Signed into law 06/2010 |
P-12 |
For state funding purposes, requires the state department to include the appropriate grade level weight and all category weights to which the pupil is assigned when calculating State Aid, regardless of whether the receiving district provides education to the student using traditional in-class means or via online instruction. The weighted membership of nonresident, transferred pupils enrolled in online courses is to be based on the weighted average daily membership of the preceding school year. For the portion of weighted membership derived from nonresident, transferred pupils enrolled in online courses, the Foundation Program shall be a district's weighted average daily membership of the preceding school year or the first nine (9) weeks of the current school year, whichever is greater, multiplied by the Base Foundation Support Level.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB2109_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 2109
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/ |
Standards |
Signed into law 06/2010 |
P-12 |
Requires that by August 1, 2010, the State Board of Education is to adopt revisions to the subject matter curriculum adopted by the State Board for English Language Arts and Mathematics as is necessary to align the curriculum with the K-12 Common Core State Standards developed by the Common Core State Standards Initiative.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB2033_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 2033
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Teaching Quality--Preparation |
Signed into law 06/2010 |
P-12 |
Requires that mental illness symptoms identification and mental health issues be incorporated into teacher preparation systems.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/HB/HB2004_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 2004
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Teaching Quality--Professional Development |
Signed into law 06/2010 |
P-12 |
For the fiscal years ending June 30, 2011, and June 30, 2012, a licensed or certified teacher is not be required to complete any points of the total number of professional development points required.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/HB/HB2928_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 2928
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Accountability--Sanctions/Interventions |
Signed into law 05/2010 |
P-12 |
Authorizes a district board of education for a district with an average daily membership of more than 30,000 which implements an alternative governance arrangement to use the following procedures, upon approval of the district board and concurrence of the executive committee of the appropriate local bargaining unit: a. any teacher not retained at the school site shall be given status as a full-time substitute teacher within the school district for a period of not to exceed two (2) years; b. if the teacher is not offered a contract teaching position at a school in the district within the two-year period specified in subparagraph a of this paragraph, the district board shall be authorized to not reemploy the teacher, and c. the district board shall designate trained, certified, instructional staff to provide teacher support, development and evaluation, which may include certified personnel other than administrators. These actions are not to be subject to the Teacher Due Process Act of 1990. The decision by the district board for renewal or nonrenewal is final. (For these purposes, a full-time substitute teacher is to perform the duties assigned by the district superintendent and is to continue to receive the same salary, benefits and step increases that the teacher would otherwise be entitled to for the time period the teacher serves as a full-time substitute.)
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB509_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 509
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Assessment |
Signed into law 05/2010 |
P-12 |
If a school district is unable to administer the tests online to all students taking the test for the first time and all students retaking the test during the testing window time set by the Board, allows the school district to elect to administer any of the tests to students retaking the test at any time not more than two weeks prior to the start of the testing window time set by the Board.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB1799_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 1799
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 05/2010 |
P-12 |
Allows charter schools to be sponsored by a school district, technology center school district or higher education institution which has a school site listed on the school improvement list (under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act) or by the state board of education. Except for a charter school sponsored by the state board, a charter school created after the effective date of this act is required to give enrollment preference to eligible students who reside within the boundaries of the school district in which the charter school is located and who attend a school site listed on the school improvement list.A charter school sponsored by the State Board of Education is to limit admission to youth that are in the custody or supervision of the Office of Juvenile Affairs. Removes the cap on the number of charter schools. A similar bill, S.B. 1862, allows charter school sponsorship by federally recognized Indian tribes for the purpose of native language immersion instruction and removes the cap on the number of new charters established annually.H.B. 2753 also removes the cap.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/HB/HB2753_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 2753
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Curriculum |
Signed into law 05/2010 |
P-12 |
Authorizes districts to offer an elective high school course on the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) and its impact and an elective course on the New Testament and its impact; or an elective course that teaches students knowledge of biblical content, characters, poetry, and narratives that are prerequisites to understanding contemporary society and culture, including literature, art, music, mores, oratory, and public policy; and familiarizes students with the content, history of, literary style and influence of Hebrew Scriptures or New Testament. Requires that the Bible be the primary text of the course, although it may be supplemented with additional resources.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/HB/HB2321_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 2321
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Health |
Signed into law 05/2010 |
P-12 |
Directs school district boards to develop guidelines and other pertinent information and forms to inform and educate coaches, youth athletes, and parents of the nature and risk of concussion and head injury; provides that a youth athlete who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury during a practice or game shall be removed from participation at that time; provides that a youth athlete must be evaluated by a health care provider prior to returning to participation.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB1700_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 1700
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Certification and Licensure |
Signed into law 05/2010 |
P-12 |
Modifies education administrator certification requirements to allow for acceptance of teaching and/or administrative experience in public or private schools accredited by the State Board of Education or by the proper accrediting authority of another state of the United States.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/HB/HB2296_ENR.RTF.
Title: H.B. 2296
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Online Learning--Virtual Schools/Courses |
To governor 05/2010 |
P-12 |
Creates the Statewide Virtual School Task Force to explore that feasibility of establishment of a statewide virtual school; provides for membership, appointment, designation of officers, quorum, staff support, and travel reimbursement; requires a report of findings and recommendations.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB2129_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 2129
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
P-3 Ensuring Quality |
Signed into law 05/2010 |
P-12 |
Expanding duties and board representation of the Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness board. Directs the Board to additionally serve as the state's Early Childhood Advisory Council and fulfill the responsibilities described in the Head Start Act of 2007 (PL 110-134, Section 642B). Adds the State Director of Head Start Collaboration to the board's membership.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/HB/HB3126_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 3126
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure |
Signed into law 05/2010 |
P-12 |
Allows a local board to request in writing to the state board that a national criminal history record check be conducted on any school employee and requires that one be conducted for a prospective employee.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB2199_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 2199
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 04/2010 |
P-12 |
Requires that a charter school sponsored by a board of education of a school district be considered a local education agency for purposes of federal funding.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB2212_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 2212
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Curriculum--Social Studies/History |
Signed into law 04/2010 |
P-12 |
Directs the state board of education to incorporate April 19, 1995, bombing information into the Oklahoma history social studies core curriculum; stating importance of studying the bombing and its aftermath; authorizing the department to make certain program materials and resources available to schools; directing the State Textbook Committee to incorporate certain criteria in the evaluation of certain textbooks
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/HB/HB2750_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 2750
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Finance--District |
Signed into law 04/2010 |
P-12 |
Requires any school district that is not in compliance with the standards and requirements established by the State Board of Education related to the state student record system as provided in Section 3-160 to forfeit its state aid for the time of noncompliance.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB2211_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 2211
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Health |
Signed into law 04/2010 |
Postsec. |
Authorizes institutions within the State System of Higher Education to be designated as tobacco free; provides for adoption of a policy by the institution.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/HB/HB2748_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 2748
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Postsecondary Affordability--Financial Aid |
Signed into law 04/2010 |
Postsec. |
Amends or adds provisions relating to the provision of support services for students and others in conjunction with the United States Department of Education in areas including, but not limited to, default prevention, financial literacy, financial aid awareness, college access and outreach and other areas as permitted or mandated by current or future federal legislation. Authorizes the state regents to provide student and parent borrower assistance services described for any and all federal student loan programs through contracts and agreements with the United States Department of Education or other entities. Modifies statutory references and the description of participating schools; deletes certain requirements for applicants; expands authorization to utilize federal student loan assistance funds for certain purposes; authorizes the State Regents for Higher Education to provide certain assistance services through contract or agreements; modifies restriction on interest rate; deletes the requirement to consider certain student hardships and to consolidate certain loans.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/HB/HB2644_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 2644
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Postsecondary Finance |
Signed into law 04/2010 |
Postsec. |
Authorizes the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority to issue obligations for endowed chairs and positions; modifies the maturity date of obligations issued for funding endowed chairs and positions; authorizes the Capitol Improvement Authority to refinance or restructure obligations.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/HB/HB3031_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 3031
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Postsecondary Finance--Facilities |
Signed into law 04/2010 |
P-12,
Postsec. |
Authorizes the conveyance (by school districts) of real property to an educational institution within the State System of Higher Education.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB2108_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 2108
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
School Safety |
Signed into law 04/2010 |
P-12 |
Modifies the distance around an elementary, junior high, or high school, licensed child care center, playground, or park within which a person required to register pursuant to the Sex Offenders Registration Act is prohibited from loitering (from 300 feet to 500 feet); modifies a provision allowing for a limited exemption to such requirement; requires a person to inform school or child care administrators of his or her status as a registered sex offender.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB2064_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 2064
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
School/District Structure/Operations |
Signed into law 04/2010 |
P-12 |
Relates to a study by the State Board of Education concerning ways to eliminate or reduce reports, data, and other information required of school districts and district personnel; provides for the participation of other educational organizations in the study; extends the date by which a report shall be issued; authorizes the Board to survey a sample of classroom teachers, to review certain school district efforts, and to standardize compliance requirements of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Act.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/HB/HB1479_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 1479
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure |
Signed into law 04/2010 |
P-12 |
Any teacher certified to teach elementary education prior to July 1, 2010, may be certified in early childhood education upon meeting the requirements provided in law and successful completion of the appropriate subject area portion of the examination by July 1, 2012 (and vice versa). Any teacher who becomes certified to teach through completion of an accredited teacher preparation program or becomes alternatively certified to teach through the Troops to Teachers program prior to July 1, 2010, may be certified in special education upon meeting the requirements provided in law and successful completion of the appropriate subject area portion of the examination by July 1, 2012. Requires teacher preparation institutions to report on how they will report to parents and the community on their programs and how they will receive feedback. Also requires such institutions implement a system for documenting and reporting the annual professional development of their teacher education faculty.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/HB/HB2747_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 2747
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure |
Signed into law 04/2010 |
P-12 |
For persons enrolled in an alternative placement program, this bill decreases the amount of work experience (from 3 years to 2 years) required for participation. Except for persons participating in the federal Troops To Teachers Program, prospective teachers are required to document at least two (2) years of work experience after completion of the baccalaureate degree which is related to the subject area of specialization if the person has only a baccalaureate degree with no postbaccalaureate work in a related area.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/HB/HB3259_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 3259
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Substitute Teachers |
Signed into law 04/2010 |
P-12 |
Increases the number of school days a substitute teacher who does not hold a valid certificate may be employed during a school year from 70 to 90.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/HB/HB2854_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 2854
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Postsecondary Finance |
Signed into law 03/2010 |
Postsec. |
Relates to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education; makes appropriations; authorizes expenditures of certain funds; states purpose; requires budgeting of certain funds in certain years; provides lapse dates; requires certain budget procedures; prohibits certain budget procedures; provides an effective date; declares an emergency.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/CF/2009-10%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HB2355%20CCS%20BILLSUM.doc
Title: H.B. 2355
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Technology--Funding Issues |
Signed into law 02/2010 |
P-12 |
Allows issuance of bonds for purchase of hardware and software equipment necessary for implementation and training; adds electronic media, perpetual or continuous district software license agreements to the definition of the word school equipment. http://www.sos.state.ok.us/documents/Legislation/52nd/2010/2R/SB/749.pdf
Title: S.B. 749
Source: http://www.sos.state.ok.us |
Accountability |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Authorizes the Office of Accountability to conduct a performance review program to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of the budget and operations of a school districts that has a district student eligibility rate for free or reduced-price meals under the National School Lunch Act that is above the state average.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB473_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 473
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Accountability--Reporting Results |
Adopted 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Requires that a high school representative annually provide for review and discussion a report for each site regarding first-year college performance and remediation of local high school graduates.
Title: OAC 210:35-25-4
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Accountability--Reporting Results |
Adopted 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Requires that a school representative annually report the dropouts for each school site that serves students in Grades 7-12 to the local school board following the certification of the same data to the State Department of Education for its annual statewide dropout report.
Title: OAC 210:35-25-3
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Accountability--Rewards |
Vetoed 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Amends Academic Achievement Award program to allow for more schools to receive awards (was limited to four). Adds and clarifies award levels; directs the State Board of Education to identify school sites for awards; establishes API score requirements for awards; modifies monetary awards for certain categories; provides monetary award amounts.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/HB/HB1575_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 1575
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Accountability--Sanctions/Interventions |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Requires schools identified as not making Adequate Yearly Progress to utilize school support team assistance; provides that the support team shall assist the school in incorporating strategies that will strengthen the core academic subjects and address specific academic issues, incorporating strategies to promote high quality professional development, and training teachers to analyze classroom and school-level data.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10HB/HB1461_int.rtf
Title: H.B. 1461
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Accountability--Sanctions/Interventions |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Requires district boards of education for schools identified for improvement for a specified number of consecutive years to implement alternative governance arrangements; provides that such arrangements include reopening the school as a public charter school, replacing the school staff, entering into a contract with a private management company, and other arrangements; provides that the state board of Education shall retain all funds that would have been allocated to the school upon failure to comply.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB268_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 268
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Accountability--School Improvement |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Authorizes the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation to establish the Inner City Schools Rescue program; states purpose of the program; defines an inner city school; directs the Commission to take certain steps to fulfill the objectives of the program; provides for selection of teachers for the program; directs the Commission to promulgate rules.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/HB/HB1837_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 1837
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Bilingual/ESL |
Passed 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Directs the Secretary of State to refer to the people for their approval or rejection a proposed amendment to the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma by creating a new Article XXX; declares the English language to be the official language of this state; requires the business of this state be conducted in English; provides exceptions; defines terms; provides ballot title; directs filing. http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/HB/HJR1042_ENR.RTF
Title: H.J.R. 1042
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Career/Technical Education |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
P-12,
Community College |
Relates to the State Board of Career and Technology Education; requires budgeting in certain categories and amounts; requires certain performance measures; provides for duties and compensation of employees; limits salary of the Director; provides budgetary limitations; provides an effective date. SECTION 1. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010, requires the State Board of Career and Technology Education to budget all funds in the following categories and amounts:
Category Appropriation Total
Business/Industry/Adult Education $ 6,547,154.00 $ 12,500,000.00
Local Schools Support 126,640,524.00 181,678,000.00
Statewide Services 12,478,306.00 28,413,000.00
Administration/Data Processing 5,165,422.00 7,249,000.00
Dropout Recovery/Youthful Offender/Skills Centers 6,959,073.00 12,725,000.00
TOTAL $157,790,479.00 $242,565,000.00
Requires the state board to develop outcome-based performance measures for each budget category. http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB63_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 63
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Vetoed 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Authorizes sponsorship of charter schools by a federally recognized Indian tribe. Also adds authorization for a statewide organization that represents and whose members are public school teachers to contract with a sponsor to establish a charter school.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB586_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 586
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Curriculum--Arts Education |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Creates the Oklahoma School for the Visual and Performing Arts; provides for a board of trustees; provides for appointment of board; defines terms; states terms, powers and duties of board; provides for filling of vacancies; provides for travel reimbursement; creates the Oklahoma School for the Visual and Performing Arts Revolving Fund; states purposes for which funds may be used; authorizes adoption of rules; states legislative intent.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/HB/HB1737_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 1737
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Curriculum--Mathematics |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Requires that $2,175,966.00 be expended for the purpose of developing and offering pilot outreach programs in science and mathematics (the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics); requires budgeting in certain categories and amounts; requires certain performance measures; provides for duties and compensation of employees; limits salary of the Director; provides budgetary limitations; provides an effective date. Students who are enrolled in a consolidated school district are eligible to apply to attend regional pilot outreach programs in science and mathematics.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB79_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 79
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Finance--District |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
P-12 |
In addition to any special audit conducted by the State Auditor and Inspector, requires the State Auditor and Inspector shall, contingent upon the availability of funding, to perform a special audit, without notice, on not more than four common school districts with an average daily membership (ADM) of less than one thousand (1,000) each year. The special audit shall be in a form as determined by the State Auditor and Inspector. Other amendments address lease-purchase agreements and revenues, surety bond requirements for superintendents and chief financial officers, etc.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/HB/HB1592_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 1592
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/ |
Finance--State Budgets/Expenditures |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
Postsec. |
Authorizes the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to expend from the Education Stabilization component of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Fund the sum of Sixty-eight Million Seven Hundred Ninety-two Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-seven Dollars ($68,792,477.00) or so much thereof as may be necessary for the allocation by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education pursuant to the provisions of Article XIII-A of the Oklahoma Constitution for the education and general operation budgets of the institutions and for other programs, construction, renovations or repairs administered by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB69_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 69
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Finance--State Budgets/Expenditures |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Appropriations bill -- state department of education. http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB219_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 219
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Governance |
Vetoed 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Relates to schools; establishes the School District Empowerment Program; states purpose; exempts certain districts from certain statutory requirements and rules; specifies certain requirement; identifies districts for participation and implementation of program; specifies method of selection of remaining districts and timeline for implementation; relates to the Teacher Due Process Act; makes the career pretermination hearing process and the right to trial de novo apply to certain career teachers. http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB834_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 834
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Governance--School Boards |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Relates to the school district boards of education nepotism prohibition to limit application of school board member nepotism prohibition when a person who is related to a member of the board of education within the second degree of consanguinity or affinity from being employed by the school district as a substitute teacher or as a temporary substitute support employee or if the district size is under 5,000.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/HB/HB1647_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 1647
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
High School |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Adds reporting of any business and industry-recognized endorsements attained by a student on a student's high school transcript.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB497_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 497
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
High School--Dual/Concurrent Enrollment |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Adds a provision that when a student earns college credit through concurrent enrollment, school districts shall provide academic credit for any concurrently enrolled higher education courses that are correlated with the academic credit awarded by the institution of higher education. Academic credit is only be transcripted as elective credit if there is no correlation between the concurrent enrollment higher education course and a course provided by the school district.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB290_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 290
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Online Learning--Virtual Schools/Courses |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Creates the Task Force on Internet-Based Instruction to conduct a comprehensive review of Internet-based instruction in this state and make recommendations regarding necessary changes to ensure accountability for such programs in public schools.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB604_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 604
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Scheduling/School Calendar |
Adopted 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Requires all schools to complete the self-examination on their use of school time and assess the amount of time spent on quality instructional time. OKLAHOMA 15352
Title: OAC 210:15-8-3
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
School Safety |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
Postsec. |
Allows public educational institutions may keep confidential campus security plans. An institution or agency may in its discretion release information contained in or related to the campus security plan in order to design or implement the plan. Defined "campus security plan" as one that must include, but is not limited to, prevention and response procedures to and notification procedures for perceived or actual security threats and incidents on or impacting the campus.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB585_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 585
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
School/District Structure/Operations |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Establishes a formula for awarding educational building grants to school districts that have struggled to maintain quality educational facilities. Allows building grants to be awarded to schools where local per pupil property values are less than the state average and the school district has taken on its allowable bonded indebtedness. The grants would be awarded through the State Public Common School Building Equalization Fund. Establishes and sets parameters for using the State Public Common School Building Equalization Fund, to aid school districts in acquiring buildings. Removed term "voluntary" from Oklahoma School Consolidation and Annexation Act. http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB1169_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 1169
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Special Education |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Relates to autism; provides for the licensing of behavior analysts by the Department of Human Services; prohibits persons from using the title of behavior analyst unless they are licensed; provides funds to the Department of Education for specialized training for direct service providers in the Sooner Start program to acquire skills necessary to treat children with autism spectrum disorders; creates a program for early intensive behavioral intervention for children with autism.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB135_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 135
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Special Education |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Directs the State Department of Education to provide training for special education hearing officers; requires hearing officers to complete the training by certain date; requires hearing officers to complete continuing education in certain time period.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/HB/HB1763_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 1763
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Special Populations--Corrections Education |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
P-12,
Community College |
Requires the Department of Corrections to establish a program to ensure that inmates have an opportunity to achieve at least a general educational development level of proficiency in reading, writing and computation skills (was grade 8 level in the past), to the extent resources are available. Requires that priority for placement of eligible inmates in education programs be given to inmates lacking basic literacy skills and to inmates closest to their projected release dates.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/HB/HB2047_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 2047
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
State Longitudinal Data Systems |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
P-12,
Postsec.,
Community College |
Creates the Educational Accountability Reform Act. Establishes the P-20 Data Coordinating Council and revolving fund; provides for membership, appointment, designation of officers, quorum, staff support, etc. . The Council is to advise the State Department of Education, the State Regents for Higher Education, the Department of Career and Technology Education, the Office of Accountability, the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission, the Legislature, and the Governor on coordination of the creation of a unified, longitudinal student data system to provide interoperability and efficient and effective storage, use and sharing of data among the State Department of Education, Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, Legislature, other policymakers and executive agencies, and the general public. A "unified data system" is to connect essential data elements relating to student level course work and course grades. The system shall facilitate the transfer of data across systems and among interested parties to address questions that cut across levels of the educational system and agencies. The unified data system shall facilitate the addition of data elements relating to testing, instruction and other performance and demographic data. The unified data system shall be accessible to a wide range of stakeholders and serve a variety of purposes, including improving teaching and learning, informing public policy, fostering a culture of evidence-based decision making, conducting research, evaluating system and program effectiveness, and providing reports to various stakeholder groups.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB222_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 222
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
State Policymaking |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Creates until November 30, 2009, the Legislative Task Force on Achieving Classroom Excellence. Requires the task force to conduct a comprehensive review of the Achieving Classroom Excellence Act of 2005 and subsequent amendments. Requires the task force to study topics including, but not limited to, the following: 1. The requirements of the Achieving Classroom Excellence Act of 2005, as amended; 2. Possible alternative assessments and alternative methods for meeting the requirements of the Achieving Classroom Excellence Act of 2005, as amended; 3. Policies to reduce the high school drop-out rate; 4. Policies to enhance completion of the requirements for high school graduation and increase postsecondary program enrollment and completion; and 5. The potential of blending services offered by common education, career and technology education, and higher education.Sets membership.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB1168_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 1168
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Student Supports--Remediation |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Relates to mastery of state academic content standards; adds Algebra II, Geometry, English II, English III, and United States History to the subjects that technology center schools may provide remediation and intervention in to students who do not attain at least a satisfactory score on any end- of-instruction test.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB867_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 867
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Students--Records/Rights |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
Postsec. |
Amends Uniform Athlete Agents Act. Prohibits an athlete agent from any contact with a student-athlete who is not eligible to enter into a professional-sports-services contract. For the purposes of this subsection, "contact" shall not include general promotional brochures. Increases level of fine upon conviction of a violation from $500 to not less than $1,000. Sanctions include such fines and up to one year in prison, or both.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/HB/HB1095_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 1095
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Teaching Quality--Preparation |
Adopted 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Eliminates the on-site portfolio review and requires instead that institutions provide specific portfolio information for review during the regularly scheduled accreditation visit. Aligns program review recognition decisions with National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and for state recognition of programs which meet specified criteria. Allows Oklahoma educators who are seeking speech language pathology and school psychologist national certification and who have completed a comparable national subject area portion of the Oklahoma assessment requirement.
Title: OAC 712:10-5-1, -2, -3, -4, -7-1
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Teaching Quality--Teacher Rights |
Vetoed 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Provides that the board of education of a school district shall not allow any individual or organization to speak or distribute material at an in-service or other similar teacher meeting for which attendance is required by the district, when the information shared is for the purpose of: 1. Influencing the results of an election for state or local office or a ballot measure, excluding school bond elections; or 2. Soliciting funds for or against a candidate for state or local office or a ballot measure. Nothing in this subsection shall prohibit any elected official from speaking or distributing material for purposes other than those enumerated.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/HB/HB2161_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 2161
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Teaching Quality--Tenure or Continuing Contract |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Modifies date by which certain notifications regarding contracts must occur (from April 10 to first Monday in June). Teachers who choose not to return are required to provide notice within 15 days of the first Monday in June.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB394_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 394
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Accountability |
Vetoed 04/2009 |
P-12 |
Relates to schools; creates the Educational Accountability Reform Act; provides short title; transfers powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities for certain programs from State Department of Education to Education Oversight Board; provides for transfer of certain assets and liabilities; provides for succession of contractual rights and responsibilities; requires transfer of certain funds; relates to the Education Oversight Board.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB1111_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 1111
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention) |
Signed into law 04/2009 |
P-12 |
New law. Directs the state department to encourage school districts to develop mentorship programs aimed at reducing drop-out rates; specifies components of program; provides that the goal of these programs shall be to identify middle school and high school students who are at a high risk for leaving school before they obtain their high school diploma and providing these students with comprehensive prevention and intervention programs.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10HB/HB1050_int.rtf
Title: H.B. 1050
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Civic Education |
Signed into law 04/2009 |
P-12 |
Directs each school district to adopt a policy, with grade-level-appropriate instructional levels, that assures that all students are encouraged, and have the opportunity, to read and study the founding documents of America that are pertinent to understanding the principles, character, and world view of America's founders, including documents that contributed to the foundation or maintenance of America's representative republican form of limited government, the Bill of Rights, our free-market economic system, and patriotism. Each school district is required to permit a principal or teacher to use, read, or post in a public school building, classroom, or at any public school event any excerpts or portions of the documents, writings, speeches, proclamations, or records relating to the history, heritage, or foundation of the United States or the State of Oklahoma including, but not limited to, the:
1. Mayflower Compact;
2. Declaration of Independence;
3. Constitutions of the United States and the State of Oklahoma;
4. Federalist Papers;
5. Pledge of Allegiance;
6. National anthem;
7. Presidential records and speeches;
8. Acts and published records of Congress; and
9. United States Supreme Court decisions and records.
School districts may not limit or restrain instruction in American or Oklahoma state history or heritage based on religious references in documents, writings, speeches, proclamations, or the materials. These and any other materials shall be used for educational purposes only and not to establish or promote any religion. States that students may voluntarily choose to read, write, share, report, or otherwise study a topic which is religious in nature provided other students are provided with the same opportunity to freely choose a topic.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10HB/HB1756_int.rtf
Title: H.B. 1756
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Governance |
Adopted 04/2009 |
Postsec. |
Amends rules regarding the Student Advisory Board to clearly delineate meeting requirements to ensure full representation and active participation. Clarifies member responsibility; formalizes the position of vice-chair and its duties; and increases the approval level from a majority to two-thirds, that is required for amendments to Oklahoma Administrative Code policy.
Title: OAC 610:1-3-1, -2, -3, -6
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Health |
Signed into law 04/2009 |
P-12 |
Requires the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to establish and implement the Safe Routes to Schools program, a federally-funded program with the goal of increasing physical activity in school-aged children by increasing the number of children walking and bicycling to school. Designates the "Oklahoma Safe Routes to Schools Revolving Fund" in the state Treasury. The fund is to be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and is to consist of all monies received by the Department from any public or private sources authorized by law. All monies accruing to the credit of the fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the Department for the purpose of implementing the federal Safe Routes to School program.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB399_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 399
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Reading/Literacy |
Signed into law 04/2009 |
P-12 |
Beginning with the 2010-2011 school year, all institutions within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education that offer elementary, early childhood education, or special education programs approved by the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation are required to incorporate into those programs the requirement that teacher candidates study the five elements of reading instruction which are phonological awareness, phonics, reading fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Effective July 1, 2010, teacher candidates enrolled in an institution within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education in an elementary, early childhood education, or special education program approved by the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation are required to pass, prior to graduation, a comprehensive examination to assess their teaching skills in the area of reading instruction.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10HB/HB1581_int.rtf
Title: H.B. 1581
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Scheduling/School Calendar |
Signed into law 04/2009 |
P-12 |
Changes length of the school year from 180 days to 1,080 hours each school year. Limits professional activities to no more than 30 hours each school year. If authorized, parent-teacher conferences may count as instructional time. Authorizes districts to establish an extended-day schedule. A school may elect to extend the length of 1 or more school days to more than 6 hours and reduce the number of school days as long as the total amount of classroom instruction time is not less than 1,080 hours per year. Upon approval by the state board, school taught on Saturday may be substituted for regular school days during which school has been or will be closed.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10HB/HB1864_int.rtf
Title: H.B. 1864
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Teaching Quality |
Signed into law 04/2009 |
P-12 |
Prohibits certain persons from certain involvement in due process hearings; creates the School Protection Act; provides short title; states purpose; defines terms; makes it unlawful to make a false criminal report against an education employee; provides punishment; limits application for statements against certain persons; provides for award of costs and certain fees.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10HB/HB1598_int.rtf
Title: H.B. 1598
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure |
Signed into law 04/2009 |
P-12 |
For an Alternative Placement teaching certificate: Requires that a person attain at least a 2.5 GPA; participate in a residency program; declare the intent to receive a standard certificate within three years via alternative program. Sets requiremetns for the professional education component (deletes teaching experience as a component). Increases the required amount of work experience from two to three years to enroll in alternative placement program. Prohibits the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation from accrediting, renewing the accreditation of, or otherwise approving any teacher education program of any institution of higher education that has not implemented alternative placement programs in at least four areas of specialization, including mathematics, science and a foreign language.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10HB/HB1333_int.rtf
Title: H.B. 1333
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure |
Signed into law 04/2009 |
P-12 |
Directs the state board of education to grant an alternative placement teaching certificate to any person who meets certain requirements (such as qualifying for the Troops to Teaching program); Directs the board to adopt certain rules; directs the board to issue a temporary, nonrenewable secondary or middle level license to teach to any person who has attained certification by an alternative teacher certification organization; requires participation in a mentoring and induction program.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB582_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 582
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Highly Qualified Teachers |
Signed into law 04/2009 |
P-12 |
Amends provisions concerning the application of the Teacher Due Process Act and teacher residency programs; allows a teacher hired on a temporary contract in a resident teacher position to be hired for an additional school year immediately after the resident year.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10HB/HB1070_int.rtf
Title: H.B. 1070
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Teaching Quality--Professional Development |
Signed into law 04/2009 |
P-12 |
Authorizes, as funds become available for such purpose, the Commission for Teacher Preparation to develop and offer professional development institutes in mathematics for teachers in grades K- 9 (rather than 5-9 as was specified in prior version).
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10HB/HB1467_int.rtf
Title: H.B. 1467
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Teaching Quality--Professional Development |
(H) APPROVED BY GOVERNOR 04/24/2009. 04/2009 |
P-12 |
Subject to the availability of funds, gives the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation to develop and administer training for residency committees and training for professional development through professional development institutes. Requires that the professional development institutes training include technology training. The professional development institutes are to be be accepted by the state board for professional development purposes and defined as continuing education experiences which consist of a minimum of thirty (30) clock hours. The institutes are to be competency-based, emphasize effective learning practices, require collaboration among participants, and require each participant to prepare a work product which can be utilized in the classroom by the participant. Any state professional development institutes administered by the Commission is to be chosen through a competitive bid process and if funds are available subject to peer review. The Commission, prior to offering any professional development institute, is to promulgate rules related to administering state professional development institutes.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/HB/HB1467_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 1467
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Textbooks and Open Source |
Signed into law 04/2009 |
Postsec. |
Requires publishers to provide a description of the substantial content revisions made between the current edition of the textbook or supplemental material and the previous edition, if any. Defines "Integrated textbook" as: combined with materials developed by a third party and that, by third-party contractual agreement, may not be offered by publishers separately from the textbook with which the materials are combined, or combined with other materials that are so interrelated with the intent of the textbook that the separation of the textbook from the other materials would render the textbook unusable for its intended purpose. Defines "Custom edition" as instructional material that is compiled by a publisher at the direction of a faculty member or other person or adopting entity in charge of selecting course materials at an institution, and may include, alone or in combination, items such as selections from original instructor materials, previously copyrighted publisher materials, copyrighted third-party works, and elements unique to a specific institution, such as commemorative editions.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/HB/HB1882_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 1882
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Governance--School Boards |
Adopted 03/2009 |
P-12 |
Defines the training requirements for new school board members. OKLAHOMA 15355
Title: OAC 210:20-23-3
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Governance--School Boards |
Adopted 07/2008 |
P-12 |
Amends rules regarding training requirements for new school board members to include: Each new school board member shall complete the following requirements within 15 months of election:
(1) Two hours on school finance and reporting including public school finance and/or, if appropriate, Career Technology finance;
(2) Two hours on the Oklahoma Open Meeting/Open Records Act;
(3) One hour on new state and federal laws and their impact on local school districts;
(4) One hour on ethics, duties, and responsibilities of school board members;
(5) Two hours on legal issues impacting local school districts;
(6) One hour on school employment and due process law;
(7) Two hours of specific instruction on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA); and
(8) One hour on educational issues.. OKLAHOMA 15301
http://www.oar.state.ok.us/oar/codedoc02.nsf/frmMain?OpenFrameSet&Frame=Main&Src=_75tnm2shfcdnm8pb4dthj0chedppmcbq8dtmmak31ctijujrgcln50ob7ckj42tbkdt374obdcli00_
Title: OAC 210:20-23-3
Source: http://www.oar.state.ok.us |
High School |
Adopted 07/2008 |
P-12,
Postsec. |
Proposes rules to require that a high school representative annually provide for review and discussion a report for each site regarding first-year college performance and remediation of local high school graduates. OKLAHOMA 15303
Title: OAC 210:35-25-4
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Scheduling/School Calendar |
Adopted 07/2008 |
P-12 |
Proposes rules to require all schools to complete the self-examination on their use of school time and to assess the amount of time spent on quality instructional time.
Title: OAC 210:15-8-3
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Teaching Quality--Recruitment and Retention--High-Needs Subjects |
Adopted 07/2008 |
P-12 |
Proposes new rules for the Science and Mathematics Advanced Recruiting Technique (SMART) Program outline components important to implementation of the program. Provides identification criteria for the persons who will receive the one-time recruitment fund and application requirements for public school districts to identify qualified personnel.
Title: OAC 210:20-24-1, -2
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Accountability |
Adopted 06/2008 |
P-12 |
Amends rules to require all state accredited schools to follow Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) guidelines related to student eligibility to participate in extracurricular activities, activity absences, number of games allowed, and length of season. OKLAHOMA 15292
Title: OAC 210:35-17-2
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Assessment |
Vetoed 06/2008 |
P-12 |
Sets the testing window dates for the administration of each end-of-instruction criterion-referenced test required to be taken by students prior to graduation shall be between twenty-five (25) days prior to the last full day of the end of the course and the last full day of the end of the course. Requires school districts to distribute the results and reports of the criterion-referenced tests to the appropriate teachers within thirty (30) days of receipt.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/HB/HB2633_ENGR.RTF
Title: H.B. 2633
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Assessment |
Signed into law 06/2008 |
P-12 |
Relates to schools; provides a school district which has a certain amount of students participating in a summer reading program may be allocated a base amount of moneys for the program which shall be in addition to the per-student reimbursement amount provided; provides a student in a certain grade who is an English language learner and is found not to be reading at a certain level shall be eligible to participate in a summer reading remediation program. One section slated NOT to be codified requires the state department to conduct a survey of districts to determine their ability to administer the criterion-referenced tests at 8th grade and the end-of-instruction tests at the secondary level online and within the limitations of the testing window dates established by the state board of education. Requires the department to report to the legislature and governor by December 2008 and to recommend solutions.
http://www.sos.state.ok.us/documents/Legislation/51st/2008/2R/SB/1769.pdf
Title: S.B. 1769
Source: http://www.sos.state.ok.us |
At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention) |
Adopted 06/2008 |
P-12 |
Requires annual student dropout reports to local school boards:
(a) The principal or a representative of each site serving students in Grades 7-12 shall review and discuss with the local school board, the certified annual site dropout report submitted by the school district to the State Department of Education. The local review and discussion shall occur at the next open school board meeting after the district certifies the Annual Report.
(b) Each school site that serves students in Grades 7-12 is required to submit online its accounting of dropouts to the State Department of Education quarterly and annually. Each report is certified locally as an accurate accounting of the dropouts for each site. The annual reentry checklist report is due to the State Department of Education no later than November 1 of each year for inclusion in the annual state dropout report to the State Board of Education, the Governor, and the State Legislature. This reentry checklist report should be used to generate the annual report to the local school board.
http://www.oar.state.ok.us/oar/codedoc02.nsf/frmMain?OpenFrameSet&Frame=Main&Src=_75tnm2shfcdnm8pb4dthj0chedppmcbq8dtmmak31ctijujrgcln50ob7ckj42tbkdt374obdcli00_
Title: OAC 210:35-25-3
Source: http://www.oar.state.ok.us/ |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 06/2008 |
P-12 |
Relates to the State Charter Schools Act; allows charter schools to provide prekindergarten programs to four-year-olds; allows a charter school previously sponsored by the Board of Education of a school district which continues operation in such district to retain any personal property purchased with state or local funds; excludes noncertified employees as qualified employees for the Academic Achievement Award Program; relates to the academic performance index.
http://www.sos.state.ok.us/documents/Legislation/51st/2008/2R/SB/2100.pdf
Title: S.B. 2100
Source: http://www.sos.state.ok.us |
Curriculum--Arts Education |
Signed into law 06/2008 |
P-12 |
Bill expands eligibility for Oklahoma Arts Council incentive grants to organizations, as well as school districts, for establishment of visual arts programs in schools. The bill also expands the sources of funds with which the council may match state appropriations for the program to include funding raised by the Council, school districts, for-profit or nonprofit organizations, foundations, corporations, or individuals.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/HB/hb2699_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 2699
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Curriculum--Health/Nutrition Education |
Signed into law 06/2008 |
P-12 |
Directs the State Department of Education to contract with a statewide school health program to establish a School Health Coordinators Pilot Program in which a maximum of six school health educators would assist school districts and Health and Fit School Advisory Committees in implementing health and wellness programs. Program duration will be a minimum of five years.
From fiscal analysis: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/CF/2007-08%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/IMPACT%20STATEMENTS/Fiscal/House/HB3395%20ccs%20FI.DOC
Text of bill: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/HB/hb3395_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 3395
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Parent/Family |
Signed into law 06/2008 |
P-12 |
Allows a parent or guardian of multiple-birth siblings to request that the children attend the same school and be placed in the same classroom or in separate classrooms if the children are in the same grade level at the same school and meet the eligibility requirements of the class; allows the school to recommend classroom placement to the parents and provide professional education advice to the parents to assist them in making the best decision for their children's education.
http://www.sos.state.ok.us/documents/Legislation/51st/2008/2R/SB/2037.pdf
Title: S.B. 2037
Source: http://www.sos.state.ok.us |
Postsecondary Affordability--Financial Aid |
Signed into law 06/2008 |
Postsec. |
Creates the Task Force on Oklahoma's Promise – the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program (OHLAP), to study the family income limitations for participation in and requirements for maintaining eligibility in the program. Modifies grade point average requirements for continuance of the scholarship and delays the GPA requirement until the 2010-2011 school year. Extends the time period during which high school graduates must enroll in postsecondary studies to receive the OHLAP benefit for students who are members of the Armed Forces and ordered to active duty. Delays the limitation for family income to be below $100,000 to students enrolling in postsecondary studies beginning in the 2010-2011 school year. Expands the criteria for approval of eligible institutions under the Oklahoma Tuition Equalization Grant Act. Effective 6-2-08. Legislative Summary: http://www.oksenate.gov/publications/legislative_summary/2008_legislative_summary.pdf
Title: S.B. 1038
Source: http://www.oksenate.gov |
Postsecondary Affordability--Financial Aid |
Signed into law 06/2008 |
Postsec. |
Bill modifies the eligibility requirement to establish financial need in order to receive an Oklahoma's Promise (OHLAP) scholarship for students who have been adopted while in permanent custody of the department of human services, in the court-ordered custody of a licensed private nonprofit child-placing agency, or a federally recognized Indian tribe. Those who were adopted between the ages of 0 and 12 still have to establish financial need, but only at the time of graduation and subsequent enrollment, and the parent or guardian's income at that point cannot exceed $150,000. Those who were adopted between the ages of 13 and 17 also have to establish financial need, but only at the time of graduation and subsequent enrollment, and the parent or guardian's income at that point cannot exceed $200,000.
From fiscal impact statement: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/CF/2007-08%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/IMPACT%20STATEMENTS/Fiscal/House/HB2446%20ccs%20FI.doc
Full bill: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/HB/hb2446_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 2446
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
School/District Structure/Operations |
Signed into law 06/2008 |
P-12 |
Allows school districts to provide space in a school district building or on school district property to school foundations for office or business purposes in exchange for the financial benefits provided to the district by the foundation.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/HB/hb2935_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 2935
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Special Education |
Signed into law 06/2008 |
P-12 |
Relates to schools; requests the Regional University System of Oklahoma to establish a comprehensive autism training program at the University of Central Oklahoma to provide statewide leadership in training of post graduate and post baccalaureate behavior therapists to deliver research based intervention services to children with autistic spectrum disorders; provides for training for resident teachers of students in early childhood programs to provide minimum awareness of characteristics of such children.
http://www.sos.state.ok.us/documents/Legislation/51st/2008/2R/SB/2037.pdf
Title: S.B. 2071
Source: http://www.sos.state.ok.us |
At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention)--Drugs/Alcohol |
Signed into law 05/2008 |
P-12 |
Requires all prenatal classes to include in their education curriculum the risks of drug or alcohol use during pregnancy, risks of underage drinking, information on screening, assessment, intervention and referral for treatment of substance dependency.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/HB/hb2705_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 2705
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Background Checks |
Signed into law 05/2008 |
P-12 |
Finds that licensed child care facilities and other organizations serving children, together with all parents and guardians, should be able to easily search for criminal conduct of potential employees, workers, volunteers, and babysitters, and readily identify if a person has been convicted of or committed prior acts of violence or child abuse, for the protection of children who may be entrusted to such person's care; and that no person should be permitted to work with, serve or care for another person's child when the caregiver has a prior conviction for an act of violence or child abuse. Therefore, the Legislature hereby designates the crime of child abuse as a violent offense for purposes of the Mary Rippy Violent Crime Offenders Registration Act and hereby establishes a procedure for the parents, guardians, businesses and organizations of this state to search and identify persons at risk of potential harm to a child based upon prior criminal conduct or conviction for an act of violence or child abuse.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/SB/SB1601_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 1601
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Career/Technical Education |
Signed into law 05/2008 |
P-12 |
Relates to the State Board of Career and Technology Education; makes an appropriation; authorizes the expenditure of certain funds; provides for the budgeting of funds in certain categories and amounts; requires performance measures for budget categories; provides for the duties and compensation of employees; limits salary of the Director; provides budgetary limitations.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/HB/HB2290_ENGR.RTF
Title: H.B. 2290
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Curriculum |
Signed into law 05/2008 |
P-12 |
Beginning with the 2008-2009 school year, the Board must require, as a condition of accreditation, that public elementary schools provide to students in full-day kindergarten and grades one through five, in addition to other requirements set forth, an average of sixty (60) minutes each week of physical activity, which may include, but not be limited to, physical education, exercise programs, fitness breaks, recess, and classroom activities, and wellness and nutrition education. Requires each district board of education to determine the specific activities and means of compliance with the provisions of this subsection, giving consideration to the recommendations of each school's Healthy and Fit Schools Advisory Committee.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/SB/SB1186_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 1186
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Curriculum--Science |
Signed into law 05/2008 |
P-12 |
Relates to the State School of Science and Mathematics; requires budgeting in certain categories and amounts; requires performance measures; limits the salary of the Director; provides budgetary limitations; provides that students who are enrolled in a consolidated school district shall be eligible to apply to attend regional outreach programs in science and mathematics if all or part of the consolidated school district is served by the technology center school district.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/HB/HB2310_ENGR.RTF
Title: H.B. 2310
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Finance--Funding Formulas |
Signed into law 05/2008 |
P-12 |
Relates to the School Funding Formula Task Force; extends the task force to November 30, 2008; continues service of members; authorizes replacement of members by appointing authorities; modifies deadline for submission of report.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/SB/SB1881_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 1881
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Governance--State Boards/Chiefs/Agencies |
Signed into law 05/2008 |
P-12 |
Recreates the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA) and modifies the termination date from July 1, 2008 to July 1, 2012.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/HB/hb2205_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 2205
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Health |
Signed into law 05/2008 |
P-12 |
Creates the Quality Afterschool Opportunities Act to Reduce Childhood Obesity and Improve Academic Performance; directs the State Department of Health to establish certain grant program; directs the Department to develop application process, set eligibility requirements, and determine criteria for grants; directs the State Board of Health to promulgate rules.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/SB/SB1612_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 1612
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Health |
Signed into law 05/2008 |
P-12 |
Requires local boards to adopt a policy that permits the self administration of inhaled asthma medication by a student for treatment of asthma and self administration of anaphylaxis medication; requires a parent or guardian of such student to provide the school a written statement from the treating physician stating the student is capable of such self administration.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/HB/HB2239_ENGR.RTF
Title: H.B. 2239
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees--Prepd/College Savings Plans |
Signed into law 05/2008 |
P-12,
Postsec. |
Exempts an Oklahoma College Savings Plan account for purposes of determining eligibility for public assistance, provided that the federal rules for these programs permit such an exemption.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/SB/SB1390_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 1390
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Postsecondary Governance and Structures |
Signed into law 05/2008 |
Postsec. |
Creates the Board of Trustees for Langston University- Oklahoma City and Langston University- Tulsa. The Board shall consist of seven members appointed by the Governor and two members of the Board of Regents for Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges selected by the Board of Regents to serve in an ex-oficio capacity.
Title: H.B. 2882
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Postsecondary Institutions--Private/Independent |
Signed into law 05/2008 |
P-12,
Community College,
Postsec. |
Relates to the Board of Private Vocational Schools; requires budgeting in certain categories and amounts; requires certain performance measures; provides for duties and compensation of employees; limits salary of the Director; provides budgetary limitations. http://www.sos.state.ok.us/documents/Legislation/51st/2008/2R/SB/1211.pdf
Title: S.B. 1211
Source: http://www.sos.state.ok.us |
Reading/Literacy |
Signed into law 05/2008 |
P-12 |
Directs the state board to issue a license to teach to persons in the Teach for America Program; provides such licenses will not be subject to the requirements of the residency program; requires certain coursework; provides upon successful completion of the coursework and payment of fees, the teacher shall be issued a certificate to teach by the board. If funds are available, which may include but not be limited to grant, foundation, or other funds, they may be provided to train middle school teachers in reading education.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/HB/HB3124_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 3124
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Scheduling/School Calendar |
Adopted 05/2008 |
P-12 |
Amends rules to clarify and limit the number of parent-teacher conference days that can be counted for attendance purposes as regular school days. OKLAHOMA 15273
Title: OAC 210:10-1-5
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
School Safety |
Signed into law 05/2008 |
P-12 |
Adds provision for annual review of school district and higher education institution emergency plans; revises requirements for school district lockdown drills (from one per year to two per year). Prohibits any lockdown drill from being conducted at the same time of day as a previous lockdown drill conducted in the same school year, and no more than two lockdown drills shall be conducted in one semester. Includes harmful electronic communication in the definition of bullying. Defines "Electronic communication" as the communication of any written, verbal, or pictorial information by means of an electronic device, including, but not limited to, a telephone, a cellular telephone or other wireless telecommunication device, or a computer; and "Threatening behavior" as any pattern of behavior or isolated action, whether or not it is directed at another person, that a reasonable person would believe indicates potential for future harm to students, school personnel, or school property.Requires school district boards of education to investigate allegations of bullying and intimidation; authorizes a board to recommend mental health services; authorizes the issuance of grants to schools and higher education institutions to encourage emergency preparedness.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/SB/SB1941_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 1941
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/ |
Special Education |
Signed into law 05/2008 |
P-12 |
Relates to transfers for children with disabilities; provides that beginning with the 2008-2009 school year, a transfer granted for a child with a disability to another school district must automatically be renewed for three consecutive years; requires the district in which the child resides to continue to pay tuition.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/HB/HB2518_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 2518
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Teaching Quality--Compensation and Diversified Pay |
Signed into law 05/2008 |
P-12 |
Bill creates the School District Employee Direct Deposit Act that authorizes a school district board of education to adopt a direct deposit system for school district employees. The bill prohibits service charges on any employee as a result of the implementation of the system and provides that state board of education salary bonuses for school psychologists and speech language pathologists or audiologists may be pro-rated for persons not employed on a full-time basis.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/HB/hb2731_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 2731
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Teaching Quality--Compensation and Diversified Pay--Retirement/Benefits |
Signed into law 05/2008 |
P-12 |
Allows a retired classified or nonclassified member who has been retired for at least 36 months and who is employed by a public school to perform duties ordinarily performed by classified or nonclassified personnel shall be able to receive annualized earnings from the public school with no reduction in retirement benefits regardless of the amount of annualized earnings.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/HB/HB2074_ENGR.RTF
Title: H.B. 2074
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Civic Education |
Signed into law 04/2008 |
P-12 |
Amends existing law which requires public school districts to include instruction concerning the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution during Celebrate Freedom Week; requires the instruction to be grade appropriate; requires inclusion of the civil rights movement and passage of civil rights legislation in the instruction; requires the State Board of Education to establish different levels of required content that is appropriate for different grade levels.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/HB/HB2229_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 2229
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Health |
Signed into law 04/2008 |
P-12 |
Mandates that automated external defibrillators be made available in schools if funding is available; authorizes such defibrillators available at high school athletic practices and competitions; provides immunity from liability to school districts; provides for a list of private corporations and persons willing to make donations for this purpose.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/SB/SB923_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 923
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Postsecondary Governance and Structures |
Signed into law 02/2008 |
Postsec. |
Allows an institution of higher education to employ a former member of the board of regents which has oversight over the institution if at least six (6) months have passed since the term of office of the former member has expired or since the date the former member resigned from the board of regents.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/HB/HB2297_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 2297
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Curriculum |
Adopted 10/2007 |
P-12 |
Amends rules to require public schools to provide personal financial literacy education in grades 7-12. Outlines 14 areas of instruction that the student must demonstrate satisfactory completion in order to obtain a Passport to Financial Literacy, which will be required to graduate with a standard diploma. OKLAHOMA 14926
Title: OAC 210:35-9-31
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Student Supports--Remediation |
Adopted 10/2007 |
P-12 |
Amends rules regarding the school testing program to provide clear guidelines for schools to implement remediation programs. Adds the following language:
(f) Each public school student who does not score at least at the satisfactory level on state criterion-referenced tests in reading and mathematics by the end of the student's seventh grade year shall be provided remediation for the purpose of assisting the student in performing at least at the satisfactory level on the eighth-grade criterion-referenced tests in reading and mathematics. Each public school student who does not score at least at the satisfactory level on state criterion-referenced tests in reading and mathematics by the end of the student's eighth grade year shall be provided remediation for the purpose of assisting the student in performing at least at the satisfactory level on the end-of-instruction tests administered in high school.
(1) Districts and/or schools may provide remediation through extended instructional time during the school day, a summer academy, tutoring, online coursework, or other supplementary services. Remediation is not limited to these practices.
(2) Remediation provided through instructional time during the school day, a summer academy, or school-based tutoring shall be under the supervision of a highly qualified teacher in mathematics or reading, as appropriate.
(3) The State Department of Education (SDE) shall provide information about best practices for remediation and interventions on the SDE website.
(4) Beginning spring 2007 and each year thereafter, a district plan of remediation shall be submitted to the State Department of Education's online reporting site for students who do not score at least at the satisfactory level on the seventh grade criterion-referenced tests in reading and mathematics. Beginning spring 2008 and each year thereafter, a district plan of remediation shall be submitted for students who do not score at least at the satisfactory level on the eighth grade criterion-referenced tests in reading and mathematics. Plans shall be reviewed and approved prior to release of state funds allocated for remediation.
(5) The per-student dollar amount shall be determined by the State Board of Education after the total number of students who qualify for remediation funding have been identified by final scores on the state criterion-references tests in reading and mathematics.
(6) Upon State Department of Education approval of the district remediation plan, to include estimated expenditures and assurances, funds shall be released to the district on a per-student basis for the costs associated with providing remediation. Any unallocated funds remaining at the end of the fiscal year shall return to the general fund.
(7) School districts shall monitor the results of the remediation, as measured by periodic progress assessments, and submit the findings annually to the State Department of Education's online reporting site. State Department of Education regional accreditation officers shall assist districts in compliance with reporting requirements.
(8) Any district not showing adequate improvement shall be required to submit a detailed plan of improvement for remediation programs and may be subject to onsite monitoring by the State Department of Education. Adequate improvement shall be defined as the percentage of students provided remediation that are not successful on the eighth grade criterion-referenced tests in reading and mathematics, as compared with a targeted percentage of improvement established by the State Board of Education.
http://www.oar.state.ok.us/register/Volume-25_Issue-03.htm#a20495
Title: OAC 210:10-13-2
Source: http://www.oar.state.ok.us/register |
School Safety |
Adopted 09/2007 |
P-12 |
Added provision requiring all public schools to have a minimum of one lockdown drill each school year. All students and employees are required to participate in the drills, with the extent of student involvement to be determined by the district. Each school district board of education and administration is to adopt policies and procedures for lockdown drills. Each public school district must document lockdown drills in writing by public school site. Compliance with this requirement and such records must be available to the Regional Accreditation Officer during the accreditation process.
http://www.oar.state.ok.us/register/Volume-25_Issue-03.htm#a27942
Title: OAC 210:35-3-186
Source: http://www.oar.state.ok.us/register |
Curriculum |
Adopted 08/2007 |
P-12 |
Amends rules to require that public elementary schools provide instruction in physical education for full-day kindergarten through grade 5 students for an average of sixty (60) minutes each week.
Title: OAC 210:25-5-31
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
P-3 |
Issued 07/2007 |
P-12 |
(Amended Executive Order 2006-04) Makes the state department of education the lead agency for administration of Part C of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Educatin Act -- to take advantage of the federal government providing the State with the opportunity to receive funds for programs which provide early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families through the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act.
http://www.sos.state.ok.us/documents/Executive/579.pdf
Title: E.O. 32
Source: http://www.sos.state.ok.us |
Accountability--Rewards |
Signed into law 06/2007 |
P-12 |
Relates to the Academic Achievement Award (AAA) program: expanding the program to the top four schools in each category; adding an award for schools that achieve a certain Academic Performance Index (API) score; directing the state board to make certain determination; limiting number of awards for which a school can qualify; specifying amount of monetary award paid to each qualified employee; modifying definition of qualified employees.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/HB/HB1593_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 1593
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 06/2007 |
P-12 |
Amends the Charter Schools Act: adding certain higher education institutions as additional sponsors for charter schools; specifying certain requirements for higher education institutions; limiting number of charter schools established each year; defining term; requiring applicants to complete certain training prior to filing an application; authorizing the State Department of Education to develop and implement the training; requiring documentation of completion of training; requiring the Board to make determination of certain limit; providing for specification of duties of certain sponsor in the contract; prohibiting delegation of responsibilities without approval of the school district; modifying term of charter school contract; allowing submission of an application to a new sponsor upon nonrenewal of contract; modifying distribution of funding for certain charter schools; providing for an administrative fee; making certain charter schools eligible for certain funding; repealing 70 O.S. 2001, Section 3-133, which relates to additional sponsors of charter schools;
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/HB/HB1589_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 1589
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Choice of Schools--Magnet or Specialized Schools |
Signed into law 06/2007 |
P-12 |
Relates to the School of Science and Mathematics; requires budgeting in certain categories and amounts; requires certain performance measures; provides for duties and compensation of employees; limits salary of the Director; provides budgetary limitations.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/SB/SB194_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 194
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Curriculum |
Signed into law 06/2007 |
P-12 |
Prohibits counting recess towards the physical education requirements; directs the state board to encourage school districts to provide physical activity options to students; requires school districts to provide a physical activity report to parents and guardians; specifies contents of the report; creates the Fit Kids Physical Education Task Force; provides for membership; providing for vacancies, quorum, cochairs, meetings, staffing, and travel reimbursement; states duties of the task force; requires the task force to file a report by certain date; provides for noncodification.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/HB/HB1601_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 1601
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Curriculum |
Signed into law 06/2007 |
P-12 |
Requires personal financial literacy education to be taught in public schools in the state; lists areas of instruction; directs school districts to provide personal financial literacy instruction; provides for integration of instruction into existing courses; grants school districts certain options; directs the state board to adopt curriculum standards for personal financial literacy; encourages the State Textbook Committee to adopt certain textbooks. Beginning with students entering the seventh grade in the 2008-2009 school year, in order to graduate from a public high school accredited by the state board with a standard diploma, students must fulfill the requirements for a personal financial literacy passport.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/HB/HB1476_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 1476
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Curriculum--Mathematics |
Signed into law 06/2007 |
P-12 |
Relates to middle school mathematics laboratories; deletes specific number of schools to be identified by state board for certain program; specifies number of schools selected each year to be determined based on funds available and certain number of computers necessary at each school.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/SB/SB179_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 179
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Economic/Workforce Development |
Signed into law 06/2007 |
Postsec. |
Relates to the Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology; requires budgeting in certain categories and amounts; requires certain performance measures; provides for duties and compensation of employees; limits salary of the Executive Director; provides budgetary limitations.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/SB/SB196_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 196
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Finance |
Signed into law 06/2007 |
P-12 |
Creates to continue until December 31, 2007, the School Funding Formula Task Force. The task force is to review the statutorily created formula for funding the public schools of this state and make recommendations regarding the following: 1. Modernization of the formula; 2. The ability to determine how categorical funds are expended; 3. Issues raised by recent school finance litigation; and 4. Any other modifications to the formula that would enhance the state's ability to provide every child with quality instruction.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/SB/SB925_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 925
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees |
Signed into law 06/2007 |
Postsec. |
Specifying application of tuition limits; directing the State Regents for Higher Education to anticipate certain revenue needs for certain period; directing institution to provide a guaranteed tuition rate to certain students for certain period; making guaranteed tuition rate optional for students; requiring institutions to provide certain information prior to enrollment; limiting tuition charged for certain period to participating students to amount charged upon initial enrollment; specifying limit for guaranteed rate; providing for extension of guaranteed time period for certain undergraduate program; providing for extension of guaranteed time period for students who withdraw for certain reasons; providing for an increase in tuition upon transfer to another institution; providing for tuition rate upon a change in majors or certain transfers; requiring participating students to be enrolled full-time; providing for determination of full-time enrollment; stating legislative findings; stating legislative intent; providing definitions; directing boards of regents to adopt certain instructional material policies; specifying contents of instructional material policies; directing boards of regents to seek input from certain persons; requiring certain publishers to make certain information available to higher education institution faculty and staff; prohibiting higher education institution employees and departments from demanding or receiving certain payments; allowing higher education employees and departments to receive certain materials and compensation; prohibiting material vendors and bookstores from making certain solicitations; prohibiting bookstores from buying back certain instructional materials; prohibiting bookstores from engaging in the trade of certain instructionalal materials.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/HB/HB2103_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 2103
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Postsecondary Finance |
Signed into law 06/2007 |
Postsec. |
Relates to the Education Lottery Trust Fund and higher education. On or after July 1, 2008, twelve percent (12%) of the revenue derived pursuant to this paragraph shall be apportioned monthly to the General Revenue Fund and eighty-eight percent (88%) of such revenue shall be apportioned to the Education Reform Revolving Fund; Not later than November 1, 2007, and November 1 of each subsequent year, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education shall estimate the amount of revenue they deem necessary to fund awards allowed pursuant to the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Act, for the fiscal year which begins the following July 1 and provide such estimate to the State Board of Equalization; amends eligibility standards so that a student must be a United States citizen or lawfully present in the United States. Provides for GPA and standardized testing qualifications; requires students to comply with codes of conduct of the institution of higher education; provides for program contact person designation for students not attending public or private school.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/SB/SB820_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 820
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Postsecondary Finance |
Signed into law 06/2007 |
Postsec. |
Authorizes the Capitol Improvement Authority, consistent with the statutes pertaining to the State Regents' Endowment Trust Fund, to establish a program to provide for double the amount ($100 million) of advance funding of the state's contribution to endowed chairs, professorships, lectureships and positions for artists in residence at the various institutions in the State System of Higher Education; modifies authorized indebtedness; modifies provision related to approval of obligations.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/HB/HB1137_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 1137
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Postsecondary Participation--Access |
Signed into law 06/2007 |
P-12,
Postsec. |
Relates to the Higher Learning Access Act; modifies eligibility requirements by adding that a student must be a resident of this state or be enrolled in a school district located in this state that serves students who reside in both this state and an adjacent state; allows an eleventh-grade or twelfth-grade year student to participate if the student qualifies for participation in the program; sets deadline for completion of agreements.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/HB/HB1762_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 1762
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Reading/Literacy |
Signed into law 06/2007 |
P-12 |
Adds provisions related to implementing comprehensive reading reform and systemic change. Specifies that the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation shall award one-year grants renewable for up to two (2) additional years to public schools that serve students in kindergarten through third grade. Provides for method of evaluation of the elementary school reading professional development institute. New provision request the evaluation to determine adherence to program requirements and the program's effectiveness in increasing teacher knowledge and student achievement. Any school which has been determined to be a school in need of improvement or a school that has not made adequate yearly progress in reading is to be given priority for receipt of a grant. Grants are to be awarded based on the amount of funds allocated to the Commission for Teacher Preparation for the purposes of this section. Funds may be used for payment for substitute teachers, program consultants, on-site facilitation, and literacy resource specialists. Describes evaluation components for grant recipients. As additional funds become available for such purpose, the Commission is required to develop and offer professional development institutes in:
1. Mathematics for teachers in grades five through nine; 2. The use of technology in the classroom; 3. Training of residency committee members in teacher mentoring; and
4. Hands-on inquiry-based science for elementary teachers.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/HB/HB1390_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 1390
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
School Safety |
Signed into law 06/2007 |
P-12 |
States the right of student victims to be separated from student offenders at school and during school transportation; requires the Office of Juvenile Affairs to notify school districts when a student is adjudicated for certain sex offenses; requires school districts to notify the victims; allows victims to elect to be separated from the offender; prohibits an offender from attending school or riding a school bus with a victim or a sibling of a victim upon request of the victim; allows offender to transfer to another school within the district or another school district; makes an offender responsible for certain costs in certain circumstances.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/HB/HB1051_ENGR.RTF
Title: H.B. 1051
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Teaching Quality--Recruitment and Retention--At-Risk Schools |
Signed into law 06/2007 |
P-12 |
Relates to the Education Leadership Oklahoma program; requires the Commission for Teacher Preparation to emphasize recruiting efforts toward teachers at high-poverty schools, low-achieving schools and in counties with the lowest percentage of teachers who have achieved National Board certification; specifies criteria for minimum number of scholarship recipients (up to 400 teachers of whom a minimum of twenty-five percent (25%) teach at schools on the school improvement list) as determined by the State Board of Education pursuant to the No Child Left Behind Act or schools with more than fifty percent (50%) of students who qualify for the free and reduced price lunch program; deletes certain implementation contingency provision; provides an effective date; declares an emergency; emphasizes recruiting efforts toward teachers at high-poverty schools, low-achieving schools and in counties with the lowest percentage of teachers with certification.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/SB/SB586_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 586
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Leadership |
Signed into law 05/2007 |
P-12 |
Revises qualifications necessary for district superintendents. The certification requirements for a superintendent of schools not alternatively certified under subsection D of this section are required to include not less than: 1. Certification as a school principal or completion of the certification requirements for a school principal; 2. Completion of a program in education administration approved by the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation with an emphasis on district-level leadership skills, and which shall include the following competencies: instructional leadership, organizational leadership, including education finance, education law, and risk management, collaborative and community leadership, and ethical leadership;
3. Any other professional education and requirements as may be fixed by the state board; 4. A passing score on the subject area competency examination required; and
5. A minimum of two (2) years of administrative experience in public or private schools accredited by the board.
Makes revisions to alternative certification for administrators.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/HB/HB1477_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 1477
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
P-3 Grades 1-3 |
Signed into law 05/2007 |
P-12 |
Amends membership of the Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness Board to include one representative of a state association of federally funded early childhood programs appointed by the Governor.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/HB/HB1557_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 1557
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/ |
School Safety |
Signed into law 05/2007 |
P-12 |
Requires a minimum of three lockdown drills at public schools; states purpose; requires conformance to certain plans and procedures; requires all students and employees to participate; directs state board to adopt rules to implement the provision.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/SB/SB103_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 103
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/ |
School/District Structure/Operations |
Signed into law 05/2007 |
P-12 |
Adds provision to Campus Security Act: "Public school district" means all free schools supported by public taxation and shall include K-12 schools and technology center schools.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/HB/HB1556_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 1556
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Students--Records/Rights |
Signed into law 05/2007 |
Postsec. |
States that no institution within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education or technology center school within the state system of career and technology education shall enter into any agreement on or after the effective date of this act to sell student data to any creditor for purposes of marketing consumer credit to students.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/SB/SB496_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 496
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
School Safety |
Signed into law 04/2007 |
P-12 |
Relates to sex offenders; removes exception for certain person to be on school property. The deleted provision made an exception for a person who is a custodial parent or legal guardian of a child that is participating in a school-sanctioned or child-care-facility-sanctioned activity and is accompanied by a person who is twenty-one (21) years of age or older that has no previous felony conviction for a crime that would require the person to register pursuant to the Sex Offenders Registration Act.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/SB/SB109_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 109
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
School Safety |
Issued 04/2007 |
Postsec. |
Establishes the Governor's CLASS Task Force otherwise known as the Campus Life and Safety and Security Task Force.
http://www.sos.state.ok.us/documents/Executive/565.pdf
Title: Executive Order 2007-17
Source: http://www.sos.state.ok.us |
Standards |
Signed into law 04/2007 |
P-12 |
Creates the Achieving Classroom Excellence II Task Force; states that the task force shall study the following issues:
1. Comparison of the Priority Academic Student Skills with other states' curricular standards, primarily states that score highest on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP);
2. Alignment of the Priority Academic Student Skills with the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) standards;
3. Feasibility of realigning the state performance level standards to NAEP performance level standards;
4. Differences in achievement levels among states based on exclusion rates on the NAEP; and
5. Feasibility of aligning the cut scores on state-mandated tests to NAEP cut scores.
Provides for membership, appointment, election of chair, quorum, staff support, and travel reimbursement; requires compliance with Oklahoma Open Meeting Act and Oklahoma Open Records Act; directs task force to submit report of findings and recommendations by certain deadline; provides for noncodification; provides an effective date.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/SB/SB921_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 921
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Teaching Quality--Professional Development |
Signed into law 04/2007 |
P-12 |
Deleted requirement that district professional development programs include certain components such as classroom management and student discipline strategies, outreach to parents, guardians or custodians of students, special education, and racial and ethnic education -- making such components optional. Affects components of professional development that all teachers were required to complete on a periodic basis.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08bills/SB/SB482_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 482
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Governance |
Issued 02/2007 |
P-12,
Postsec.,
Community College |
Creates a Cabinet system. The Secretary of Education is responsible for a number of executive entities, including state board of education, the superintendent of public instruction, state regents for higher education, etc. http://www.sos.state.ok.us/documents/Executive/547.pdf
Title: Executive Order 2007-07
Source: http://www.sos.state.ok.us/ |
Special Populations--Corrections Education |
Adopted 12/2006 |
P-12 |
Requires that:
(1) Each school district in the state with a city, county, or state jail within the district's boundaries shall designate an employee or employees of the school district who will be responsible for overseeing the educational services to eligible juveniles identified by the facility. While incarcerated in a jail, the student shall be considered a resident of the school district where the jail is located.
(2) Once an employee is designated by the school district that person shall immediately contact the individual in charge of the operation of the jail or jails within the boundaries of the school district and provide them with information regarding the requirements of this rule.
(3) When a school district receives notification of the need for educational services from a facility incarcerating a juvenile, the school district shall provide the juvenile with an appropriate education plan designed for the possible reintegration of the student into school, which must include the core subjects. The education plan contemplated by this rule corresponds to the education plan referenced in the Oklahoma School Laws at 70 O.S. § 24-101.3(D) for students suspended from school. A copy of the education plan developed by the school district shall be provided to the facility and to the juvenile and a copy shall be kept on file by the school district. For purposes of this rule the core units shall consist of English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Art units required by the State Board of Education.
(4) The education plan shall set out the procedure the school district and the facility will utilize for the provision of educational services to the juvenile and will address academic credit for work satisfactorily completed. These procedures and requirements apply to facilities which do not have in place, on the effective date of this rule, a plan for educational services of incarcerated juveniles.
(5) The provisions of residency law at 70 O.S. § 1-113 addressing responsibility for educational services to juveniles in facilities located within the boundaries of the school district prevail over the requirements set forth in this rule.Amends rules concerning school administration and instructionalservices.
http://www.oar.state.ok.us/register/Volume-24_Issue-11.htm#a96770
Title: OAC 210:10-1-13
Source: http://www.oar.state.ok.us/ |
At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention)--Drugs/Alcohol |
Signed into law 06/2006 |
P-12 |
Establishes the task force on adolescent substance abuse and misuse of household items to study the prevalence of the misuse and abuse of drugs and household items among adolescents and mechanism to prevent such abuse including, but not limited to, education program, substance abuse treatment and prevention and retail restrictions.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06bills/HB/HB2485_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 2485
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/ |
Attendance--Compulsory |
Signed into law 06/2006 |
P-12 |
Details fine amount and community service obligations for parents who refuse to comply with the state's compulsory education laws.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06bills/SB/sb1597_enr.rtf
Title: S.B. 1597
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/ |
Career/Technical Education |
Signed into law 06/2006 |
P-12,
Postsec. |
Appropriates funds to the state board of career and technology education. Sets budgetary limitations, requires performance measures for budget categories, provides a formula for the salary calculation of vocational teachers and provides for grants.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06bills/HB/HB1013X_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 1013B
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/ |
Curriculum--Mathematics |
Signed into law 06/2006 |
P-12 |
Appropriates funds to the state school of science and mathematics. Directs the board of trustees to develop outcome-based performance measures for each budget category, defines eligibility for certain students. Sets budgetary limitations and provides for duties and compensation of employees.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06bills/HB/HB1021X_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 1021B
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/ |
Finance--Funding Formulas |
Signed into law 06/2006 |
P-12 |
Amends calculations for state aid for charter schools.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06bills/SB/SB1493_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 1493
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Health--Child Abuse |
Signed into law 06/2006 |
P-12 |
Requires that at least once a year a program be offered which includes a component of teacher training on recognition and reporting of child abuse and neglect which all teachers that all teachers are required to complete.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06bills/SB/SB1493_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 1493
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/ |
P-3 |
Signed into law 06/2006 |
P-12 |
Directs the state board to establish a pilot early childhood program to consist of private donations and state funds that will serve at-risk children in at least one urban area and one rural area of this state selected by the board. Directs the board to solicit applications from the private sector for the program and require applicants to match state funds on a two-to-one basis and commit a minimum investment of $10,000,000.00 in the program.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06bills/SB/SB3X_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 3B
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Reading/Literacy |
Signed into law 06/2006 |
P-12 |
Requires each public school district to ensure that a majority of the instructional time each day of the school year in kindergarten through third grade is focused on reading and mathematics (Chapter No. 146).
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06bills/HB/hb2712_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 2712
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/ |
Teaching Quality--Professional Development |
Signed into law 06/2006 |
P-12 |
Directs district professional development committees to annually utilize a data-driven approach to analyze student data and determine district and school professional development needs. Details district reporting requirements.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06bills/SB/SB1485_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 1485
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Teaching Quality--Professional Development |
Signed into law 06/2006 |
P-12 |
Beginning with the 2007-08 school year, requires any substitute teacher employed to teach special education for the same assignment for more than 15 consecutive or 30 total school days during a school year who does not hold a valid certificate to teach special education to complete in-service training as prescribed by the state board. The training shall be provided at no cost to the substitute teacher.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06bills/SB/SB1493_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 1493
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/ |
Assessment |
Signed into law 05/2006 |
P-12 |
Clarifies that testing for grades 3, 4, 6 and 7 is contingent on the availability of federal and state funds. Eliminates grade 3 stand-alone language arts test. Clarifies that grade 5 social studies assessment must include U.S. history, the Constitution and government, and geography. Adds a criterion-referenced test in geography in grade 7. Eliminates references to arts assessments.
Requires the grade 8 reading and math assessments to be administered online with raw score test results reported immediately and complete results reported in less than 2 weeks, beginning in the 2007-08 school year.
Adds English III end-of-course exam as requirement for high school diploma once test is implemented. Requires the end-of-course tests in English III, Geometry, and Algebra II to be developed and field tested during the 2006-07 school year, and implemented during the 2007-08 school year. Requires the the multiple choice portion of the end-of-instruction tests to be administered online with raw score test results reported immediately and complete results reported in less than 2 weeks beginning in the 2008-09 school year. Clarifies that only students who do not score at at least the satisfactory level are eligible to retake end-of-course tests. Increases number of possible retakes from once before graduation to up to 3 times each calendar year until at least achieving at the satisfactory level.
Provides that, beginning with students who enter grade 9 in the 2008-09 school year, districts must report the student's performance levels of satisfactory and above on the end-of-instruction tests, rather than the the highest achieved state test performance level, on the student's high school transcript.
Provides that state content standards must be aligned with American Diploma Project benchmarks.
Directs the state board to review, realign, and recalibrate, as necessary, the grade 3-8 tests in reading and math and the end-of-instruction tests. Directs the state board to determine the cut scores for the performance levels on the end-of-instruction tests, which must be phased in over a multi-year period. Directs the board to conduct an ongoing review to compare the end-of-instruction test content and performance descriptors with those of other states and, upon receipt of the review, to adjust the cut scores as necessary.
Directs the state board, for the purposes of conducting reliability and validity studies, monitoring contractor adherence to professionally accepted testing standards, and providing recommendations for testing program improvement, to retain the services of an established, independent agency or organization that is nationally recognized for its technical expertise in educational testing but is not engaged in the development of aptitude or achievement tests for elementary or secondary level grades. Requires these national assessment experts to annually conduct reliability and validity studies of the end-of-instruction tests. Provides that validity studies must include studies of decision validity, concurrent validity and the validity of performance level cut scores.
Moves deadline for vendor delivery of school, district and state assessment results from July 1 to September 1.
Eliminates obsolete/outdated language.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06bills/SB/SB1792_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 1792 - Section 4
Source: webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Assessment--Accommodations |
Signed into law 05/2006 |
P-12 |
Clarifies that 2 of the 6 end-of-course exams all students must pass effective with the Class of 2012 are Algebra I and English II. Provides that students must pass 2 additional end-of-course exams chosen from Algebra II, Biology I, English III, geometry and U.S. history. Clarifies that remediation must be provided students who fail any end-of-course exam, and that a student must have the opportunity to retake an exam until at least a satisfactory score is attained on the Algebra I, English II and two of the other 5 end-of-course exams, or an approved alternate test. Provides that technology center schools are authorized to provide intervention and remediation in Algebra I and Biology I to students enrolled in technology center schools.
Gives state board authority for determining alternate methods by which students who do not pass end-of-course exams may demonstrate mastery of state academic content standards, and for determining exceptions/exemptions to the end-of-course exam requirements. Requires the board to collect data by school and district on the number of students provided and categories of exceptions and exemptions granted. Beginning October 1, 2012, requires the board to provide an annual report of this data.
Clarifies that a student with disabilities must have an appropriate statement on the student's individualized education program (IEP) requiring administration of the end-of-course assessment with or without accommodations or an alternate assessment. Provides that any accommodations normally employed for the assessment must be approved by the state board and be provided for in the IEP. Requires all documentation for each student to be on file in the school prior to administration of the assessment.
Provides that English language learners must be assessed in a valid and reliable manner with the state academic assessments with acceptable accommodations as necessary or, to the extent practicable, with alternate assessments aligned to the state assessment provided by the school district in the language and form most likely to yield accurate data of the student's knowledge of the content areas.
Authorizes the state board to contract with an entity to develop and advise on the implementation of a communications campaign to build public understanding of and support for the testing requirements of this section.
Deletes obsolete language. http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06bills/SB/SB1792_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 1792 - Section 6
Source: webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Career/Technical Education |
Signed into law 05/2006 |
P-12,
Postsec.,
Community College |
Expands powers and duties of the State Board of Career and Technology Education.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06bills/HB/HB2983_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 2983
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/ |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools--Research |
Adopted 05/2006 |
P-12 |
Allows charter schools to appeal Adequate Yearly Progress decisions on their behalf based on statistical or other substantial reasons.
Title: OAC 210:10-13-18
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Curriculum--Alignment |
Signed into law 05/2006 |
P-12 |
Creates the Achieving Classroom Excellence (ACE) steering committee to assist the state board with implementation of the student assessment requirements in the ACE Act. The ACE steering committee will advise the board on: (1) curriculum alignment of third through eighth grade and high school subjects which are assessed pursuant to Okla. Stat. Ann. 1210.508; (2) review of existing and development of new assessments; (3) determination of cut scores for required assessments; (4) alternate tests or assessments which equal or exceed the rigor of the end-of-instruction assessments; (5) intervention and remediation strategies and delivery methods for students who do not meet the mandated standard; and levels; and (6) consequences for eighth-grade students who do not meet the mandated standard.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06bills/SB/SB1792_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 1792
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/ |
Finance |
Adopted 05/2006 |
P-12 |
Changes the process school districts use to claim federal program funds. Implements an electronic reimbursement program which will allow school districts the ability to access their federal funds using a draw-down method.
http://www.oar.state.ok.us/register/Volume-23_Issue-24.htm
Title: OAC 210-25-3-7
Source: http://www.oar.state.ok.us/ |
Health--Child Abuse |
Signed into law 05/2006 |
P-12 |
Relates to school district professional development programs. Requires that at least once a year a program be be offered which includes a component of teacher training on recognition and reporting of child abuse and neglect which all teachers shall be required to complete.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06bills/HB/hb2097_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 2097
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Health--Nutrition |
Signed into law 05/2006 |
P-12 |
Establishes the Oklahoma Farm-to-School Program. One of the duties of the program's director is providing leadership at the state level to encourage school districts to develop and improve school nutrition plans using locally grown farm-fresh products. Directs the following state departments to make staff available to the program for the purpose of providing professional consultation and staff support to assist program implementation: (1) agriculture, food, and forestry; (2) health; (3) education; and (4) human services.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06bills/HB/hb2655_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 2655
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
High School--Graduation Requirements |
Signed into law 05/2006 |
P-12 |
Shifts 2005 changes in high school graduation requirements from section 11-111 to 11-103.6 of education code. Defines the graduation requirements effective for the Class of 2010 as the "college preparatory/work ready" curriculum. Modifies 3 units social studies requirements to require 1 unit U.S. history, .5 unit Oklahoma history and .5 unit U.S. government and 1 unit chosen from history, government, geography, economics, civics or non-Western culture (former 2010 graduation requirements called for 1 unit U.S. history and 2 units chosen from the above social studies elective areas). Specifies that social studies units must be approved for college admission requirements.
Clarifies that in lieu of the graduation requirements effective with the Class of 2010, a student may enroll in the requirements effective before the Class of 2010 with a parent's written approval. Authorizes school districts to require a parent to meet with a designee of the school prior to enrollment in the pre-2010 curriculum option. Directs the department of education to develop and distribute to districts a form suitable for this purpose, which must include information on the benefits to students of completing the college preparatory/work ready curriculum.
Requires the department to report by school and district the number of students completing the core curriculum.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06bills/SB/SB1792_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 1792 - Section 2
Source: webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Leadership--District Superintendent |
Signed into law 05/2006 |
P-12 |
Authorizes district school boards to establish a policy for superintendent residency.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06bills/SB/sb1291_enr.rtf
Title: S.B. 1291
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/ |
Scheduling/School Calendar--Day/Class Length |
Signed into law 05/2006 |
P-12 |
Allows districts to adopt an extended day schedule for 9th-12th grades. Requires a public hearing and certain documentation; requires revocation of authorizaiton for a program if the student achievement is not documented; provides for denial of accreditation in certain circumstances.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06bills/HB/HB2367_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 2367
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
Special Education |
Signed into law 05/2006 |
P-12 |
Modifies student transfer application limitation for students who are deaf or hard of hearing who wish to transfer to a school district with a specialized deaf education program. Deaf or hearing impaired students who wish to transfer to a school district with a specialized deaf education program may file applications at any time during the school year. Upon approval of the receiving school district, the student may transfer to the receiving school district at any time during the school year.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06bills/HB/HB1646_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 1646
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2 |
Student Supports--Remediation |
Signed into law 05/2006 |
P-12 |
Relates to reading and mathematics criterion-referenced tests at the 7th and 8th grade levels. Requires that, beginning in 2006-07, students must attain at least satisfactory score on their 7th grade criterion-referenced tests or be provided remediation in order to assist them in attaining at least a satisfactory score on their 8th grade tests. Defines state and local duties.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06bills/SB/SB1792_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 1792
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/ |
Career/Technical Education |
Signed into law 04/2006 |
P-12,
Postsec.,
Community College |
Authorizes and directs the state board of career and technology education to accept and expend funds from any source in order to market, advertise or promote programs and services available through the career and technology education system.
http://www.okhouse.gov/Legislation/BillFiles/hb2139.PDF
Title: H.B. 2139
Source: http://www.okhouse.gov/ |
Health--Nutrition |
Signed into law 04/2006 |
P-12 |
Requires the state department of education in consultation with the state department of health to make available to schools information and technical assistance for use in:
1. Establishing healthy school nutrition environments;
2. Reducing childhood obesity;
3. Development of quality physical education and activity programs;
4. Prevention of diet-related chronic diseases; and
5. Establishing, implementing, and evaluating school wellness policies.
The Healthy and Fit School Advisory Committees are encouraged to utilize the School Health Index available on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website or the Oklahoma Healthy and Fit Schools Scorecard available on the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports website as a program assessment and monitoring instrument.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06bills/SB/SB1459_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 1459
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us |
No Child Left Behind--Supplemental Services |
Adopted 04/2006 |
P-12 |
Amends rules for supplemental education organizations. Establishes an approval process for courses offered by these organizations to be counted for academic credit and toward meeting graduation requirements.
OKLAHOMA 13924
Title: OAC 210:35-9-31
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
School Safety--Disaster/Emergency Preparedness |
Adopted 04/2006 |
P-12 |
Amends rules to requires public schools to conduct two tornado drillseach school year. Ensures all public schools are preparing students andemployees for the possibility of hazardous weather conditions. OKLAHOMA 13923
Title: OAC 210:35-3-186
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Students--Athletics/Extracurricular Activities |
Signed into law 04/2006 |
P-12 |
Modifies extramural athletic competition eligibility requirements. Allows the transfer of students whose parents or legal guardians are teachers. Students are to be allowed to transfer to a school district in which their parent or legal guardian is employed as a teacher, upon the approval of the receiving district.
http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2005%2D06bills/hb/hb2363%5Fenr.rtf
Title: H.B. 2363
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/ |
No Child Left Behind--Adequate Yearly Progress |
Adopted 03/2006 |
P-12 |
Allows charter schools to appeal Adequate Yearly Progress decisions on their behalf based on statistical or other substantial reasons.
Title: OAC 210:10-13-18
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
School/District Structure/Operations |
Died 02/2006 |
P-12 |
Directs the Secretary of State to refer to the people for their approval or rejection a proposed amendment to the Oklahoma Constitution; requires a majority vote of all affected school district electors prior to annexation or consolidation; prohibits subsequent election for period of one year if such election fails; provides ballot title; directs filing.
Title: S.J.R. 35
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
P-3 |
Issued 01/2006 |
P-12 |
In order to take advantage of the opportunity to receive federal funds provided under the Individuals with Disabilities Act, creates the Interagency Coordinating Council for Early Childhood Intervention, to exist within the Oklahahoma Commission on Children and Youth. Defines membership and duties of council.
http://www.sos.state.ok.us/documents/Executive/497.pdf
Title: Executive Order 2006-4
Source: http://www.sos.state.ok.us |
Reading/Literacy |
Adopted 11/2005 |
P-12 |
Amends rules concerning teacher education and certification withregard to competencies for licensure. Adds the reading competencies forelementary teachers to the competencies for special education teachers. OKLAHOMA 13921
Title: OAC 210:20-9-172
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Highly Qualified Teachers |
Adopted 11/2005 |
P-12 |
Amends rules concerning teacher education and certification with regard to competencies for licensure. Adds the reading competencies for elementary teachers to the competencies for special education teachers.
Title: OAC 210:20-9-172
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Curriculum |
Adopted 10/2005 |
P-12 |
Replaces the term multicultural education with the term racial and ethnic education. Establishes new school board policy for the rule change. OKLAHOMA 13851
Title: OAC 210:20-19-2 thru -4
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Curriculum--Mathematics |
Adopted 10/2005 |
P-12 |
Adopts rules for curriculum and instruction, in regards to Middle School Mathematics Laboratories for Public Schools with Low Student Achievementin Mathematics Program. Includes identification criteria for the schools thatwill receive the laboratories, requirements and timelines for the vendor, andimplementation requirements of the schools. Includes quarterly data reporting tothe State Department of Education. OKLAHOMA 13850
http://www.oar.state.ok.us/register/Volume-23_Issue-07.htm#a21505
Title: OAC 210:15-31-1 thru -2
Source: http://www.oar.state.ok.us |
Accountability--Rewards |
Adopted 08/2005 |
P-12 |
Implements the Academic Achievement Award Program. OKLAHOMA 13819
Title: OAC 210:20-26-1, -2, -3
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Accountability--School Improvement |
Emergency Rule Adoption 08/2005 |
P-12 |
Establishes the submission date for the Plan to the Board of Education for school districts with one or more school sites which are identified for school improvement. No later than three months after being identified as a school in need of school improvement districts shall submit to the State Board of Education the following plans.
(1) Comprehensive Local Education Plan required by 70 O.S. § 3-104.2.
(2) School Improvement Plan required by 70 O.S. § 5-117.4.
(3) Professional Development Plan required by 70 O.S. § 6-194.
(4) Capital Improvement Plan as required in 70 O.S. § 18-153.
(5) Reading Sufficiency Plan required by 70 O.S. § 1210.508C.
Title: OAC 210:15-8-1, -2
Source: Oklahoma Secretary of State |
No Child Left Behind--Consequences for Schools |
Adopted 08/2005 |
P-12 |
Sets Forth the Six Year Comprehensive Local Education Plan.No later than three months after being identified as a school in need of school improvement districts is required to submit to the State Board of Education the following plans.
(1) Comprehensive Local Education Plan required by 70 O.S. § 3-104.2.
(2) School Improvement Plan required by 70 O.S. § 5-117.4.
(3) Professional Development Plan required by 70 O.S. § 6-194.
(4) Capital Improvement Plan as required in 70 O.S. § 18-153.
(5) Reading Sufficiency Plan required by 70 O.S. § 1210.508C.
OKLAHOMA 13815
http://www.oar.state.ok.us/register/Volume-23_Issue-03.htm#a34087
Title: OAC 210:15-8-1, -2
Source: http://www.oar.state.ok.us |
Reading/Literacy |
Adopted 08/2005 |
P-12 |
Establishes rules concerning the Reading Sufficiency Act to meet legislative changes from the 2005 session . Updates student eligibility for participation in the Act, allowable expenditures, dates for reporting from districts, requirements for evaluation of the program, the claims process, and requirements for content, teaching, training and student eligibility. For example, reading sufficiency funds must be used only for expenses relating to individual and small group tutoring, purchase of and training in the use of screening assessment measures, summer school programs, and Saturday school programs for students in the first, second and third grades who have been identified by the elementary site as in need of a program of reading instruction. Districts with one or more schools identified for school improvement must submt reading sufficiency plans to the state department. Contingent on the availability of appropriated funds, the state department will award up to $400 to public school districts for each eligible currently enrolled student who is found not to be reading at grade level and who subsequently participates in a summer academy reading program pursuant to the Reading Sufficiency Act. Sets parameters for summer school reading programs, including the requriement that courses must:
(1) provide at least four (4) weeks of tutoring a half (1/2) day each day for four days,
(2) incorporate the content of a reading program administered by the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation or a scientifically based reading program administered by the State Board of Education.
(3) be taught by teachers who have successfully completed a professional development institute in reading administered by the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation or a scientifically based reading professional development program administered by the State Board of Education.
(4) include only eligible students not reading at grade level based on results from an assessment approved by the State Board of Education.
Title: OAC 210:15-27-1
Source: Secretary of State Office |
Accountability--Reporting Results |
Signed into law 05/2005 |
P-12 |
A new section requires the state board to study and assess ways to eliminate, reduce, consolidate, and simplify the number, type, and length of reports, data, statistics, and other information required of any school district or school district personnel by the board or state department of education. Subject to the availability of funding, authorizes the state board to retain a consultant or expert to complete the study. The study is to include the feasibility of coordinating reporting dates and must identify all requirements for maintaining, completing and filing records and reports mandated by law or rule and make recommendations for any amendments that may be necessary to implement the recommendations. Research for the study must provide for the input and participation of school districts and school district personnel. Requires (by December 31, 2005) the state board to issue a preliminary report of any findings and recommendations collected prior to that date. Upon the availability of funding, the board is to complete the findings and recommendations of the study and file a final report with the Governor, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06HB/hb1444_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 1444
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Accountability--Reporting Results |
Signed into law 05/2005 |
P-12 |
One section of this bill creates the Student Tracking and Reporting (STAR) Pilot Program. Requires interoperability with other state student data management and reporting systems; directs exploration of delivery systems for certain purposes; requires utilization of certain system model; requires model to include certain capabilities; creates the Student Tracking and Reporting (STAR) Coordinating Committee.The purpose of the Pilot Program is to provide for the development and implementation of a horizontal school district and school site level student data management and reporting system based on the Schools Interoperability Framework (SIF) industry open-standard. The developed student data management and reporting system is required to provide horizontal articulation of student academic data, student demographic data and other relevant student information. Horizontal articulation must assimilate the data from the classroom level, to the school site level, and to the district level, with the capability to analyze and disseminate the data back to the school site and classroom level when required by teachers and administrators to support informed and improved classroom instruction. The Pilot Program must incorporate the following objectives:
1. Provide for academic performance reporting at the district level for all students in grade levels five, eight, ten and twelve. Academic performance reporting shall include report card grades, student performance results from multiple standardized assessments, including at least one norm-referenced assessment, state testing program results for grade levels five, eight, and End-of-Instruction assessments, and ACT college entrance examination scores when applicable;
2. Provide for a horizontal data aggregation system at the school district and site level that facilitates storage, retrieval and distribution of data both horizontally, at the school district and site levels, and vertically to the Wave Program, including all necessary student data elements to support academic performance reporting;
3. Provide for a reporting structure at the district level that shall address all state and federal reporting requirements, including those specified in the federal act known as the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), and data elements used in determining district and site performance levels for the Academic Performance Index. The district level reporting structure shall also provide for the transfer of aggregated school district and site level data in Extensible Markup Language (XML), an industry open-standard data format, to both state and federal agencies if required by the agencies in an aggregated format;
4. Develop, define and implement necessary data elements and codes to meet reporting requirements to support horizontal articulation of data at the district and site level and to provide effective transfer of data for state and federal reporting. Provided, that if SIF or the State Board of Education has not defined data elements and codes necessary for the development of the student data management and reporting system, the participating pilot program school districts may create the necessary data elements and codes to support horizontal articulation of data at district and site levels and to provide effective transfer of data for state and federal reporting requirements. Nothing in this paragraph shall prohibit the State Board of Education from defining data elements and codes not defined in the SIF specifications for the Wave Program and from requiring all school districts, including the pilot program school districts, to use the data elements for the vertical transfer of data. These data elements and codes may include, but are not limited to, expanded student entry, gain and loss codes and unique course identification codes;
5. Provide for a historical data warehousing system at the school district and site levels to archive and retrieve comprehensive student data in order to provide all Pilot Program teachers and administrators with the necessary student academic performance indicators, including report card grades and multiple assessment data, to inform and improve instructional programs at the classroom level;
6. Provide for the aggregation of student performance credentialing at both school district and site levels. The Pilot Program schools shall develop credentialing criteria that shall include, but is not limited to, all areas of academic performance as outlined in paragraph 1 of this subsection, plus additional performance indicators pertaining to life skills, citizenship, and when applicable, employability skills and career awareness/exploration. Pilot Program schools shall develop a summary or condensed portfolio of student credentialing results within the transcript of all graduating students, to include cumulative credentialing data for students from grades six through twelve. The student credentialing portfolio shall be developed so that it can be electronically distributed via secure vertical transmission. Any transmission of a student portfolio to institutions of higher education and to other entities such as potential employers shall comply with the provisions of the Family Education Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA);
7. Provide for a continuous school and student improvement framework through the measurement of comprehensive, cumulative student growth by analyzing multiple academic performance measurements. Such measurements shall document relative growth over time so as to determine continuous improvement at the individual student, grade and school-wide levels; and
8. Provide for professional development in the use of techniques and tools to improve student achievement to teachers in the Pilot Program. Provide training to administrators and support personnel in the implementation of the student data management and reporting system.
Title: H.B. 1021 (multiple provisions)
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06HB/hb1900_engr.rtf |
Accountability--Rewards |
Signed into law 05/2005 |
P-12 |
New section of law: 3-152.1 of Title 70. Requires the state board of education to develop an Academic Achievement Award (AAA) program. The AAA program is to provide monetary awards to qualified employees at schools that attain the highest overall student achievement and the highest annual improvement in student achievement as measured by the Academic Performance Index (API) in each of five groups based on average daily membership (ADM). No later than January 31 of each year, the state board is to provide a monetary award to all qualified employees at school sites designated as recipients -- those schools that have achieved the highest annual percentage improvement in student achievement as measured by the API score as compared to the previous year. "Qualified employees" means all certified personnel employed for at least one-half (1/2) of the school year from which the student test data was derived and at least one-half (1/2) of the school year during which the awards provided for in this section will be paid.http://www.sos.state.ok.us/documents/Legislation/50th/2005/1R/HB/1992.pdf
Title: H.B. 1992
Source: http://www.sos.state.ok.us |
Accountability--School Improvement |
Signed into law 05/2005 |
P-12 |
Amends Section 3-118.1 to allow for performance reviews by the Office of Accountability. If the Office requests such a review, the Office of Accountability is to pay the full amount. If a districts requests a review, the Office bears 75% of the responsibility for the cost. Districts are to be selected for review by the Education Oversight Board contingent upon the availability of funding. Requires the Office of Accountability to engage in follow-up, outreach and technical assistance to help school districts and others understand, interpret, and apply the recommendations and best practices resulting from performance reviews. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06SB/sb982_enr.rtf
Title: S.B. 982, Section 14
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Assessment |
Signed into law 05/2005 |
P-12 |
New law establishing the Achieving Classroom Excellence Act of 2005. One new section establishes the Oklahoma Mathematics Improvement Program. The purpose is to improve student mastery of the Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS) for sixth-grade mathematics through Algebra I by enhancing sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade public school teachers' mastery of the subject matter content and process skills. Offers $1,000 stipends to teachers who pass the mathematicssubject area test and participate in approved professional development programs. Mathematics academies, customized higher education courses, small learning community lesson studies facilitated by a mathematics coach and utilizing the Internet and video technology are programs the state board may approve. Phases in full-day kindergarten requirements; requires three years of high school math and a college bound curriculum unless parents sign a statement opting out of the curriculum; implements end-of-instruction testing in eighth grade and high school, ultimately requiring students to pass tests to graduate; provides remediation to students who fail tests; establishes special math labs for middle school students and math training programs for middle school teachers; encourages high school seniors to take concurrent college courses with state paying tuition for six credit hours per semester; and addresses access for professional teaching organizations. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06SB/sb982_enr.rtf
Title: S.B. 982
Source: http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/house/news7622.html |
Assessment--Accommodations |
Signed into law 05/2005 |
P-12 |
Section 4 creates the Achieving Classroom Excellence Task Force. The purpose of the task force is to study the testing requirements for eighth-grade students and high school students. The task force is to study, hold public hearings, and make recommendations regarding eighth grade and high school students on:
1. Subjects to be included for demonstration of mastery;
2. Additional end-of-instruction tests to be developed;
3. Benchmarks and cut scores for assessments;
4. Optional methods to demonstrate subject matter mastery;
5. Alternatives for English language learners and special needs students;
6. Exceptions that may be needed;
7. Intervention strategies;
8. Remediation options;
9. Consequences for students;
10. Review of other states' experiences;
11. Development of an action plan to implement recommendations;
12. Information to provide to teachers, parents and students, that will emphasize this initiative as a tool to improve student success; and
13. Funding necessary to implement recommendations.
http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06SB/sb982_enr.rtf
Title: S.B. 982, Section 4
Source: |
Assessment--End-of-Course |
Signed into law 05/2005 |
P-12 |
Creates new section. Beginning with students entering the ninth grade in the 2008-2009 school year, every student must demonstrate mastery of the state academic content standards in a minimum of four out of six selected subject areas in order to receive a high school diploma from a public school in this state. To demonstrate mastery, the student must attain a satisfactory or advanced score on the end-of-instruction criterion-referenced tests. Requires that each of the six tests assess core academic subjects and that two of the four required end-of-instruction tests include Algebra I, or the additional mathematics test developed based upon the recommendation of the Achieving Classroom Excellence Task Force and English II. Students who do not attain a satisfactory or advanced score on any required test must be provided remediation and the opportunity to retake the test until a satisfactory or advanced score is attained. Determination of the two additional end-of-instruction tests to be developed is to be made by the Legislature upon receipt of recommendations of the Achieving Classroom Excellence Task Force.
Students who do not meet requirements may receive a high school diploma by demonstrating mastery of state academic content standards by alternative methods as recommended by the Achieving Classroom Excellence Task Force. Students who have individualized education programs pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) are to be exempt from the requirements unless provided for in the student's individualized education program. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06SB/sb982_enr.rtf
Title: S.B. 982, Sections 6 and 8
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Civic Education |
Signed into law 05/2005 |
P-12 |
Amends 70 O.S. 2001, Section 1210.229- 6, which relates to character education programs. Requries school districts to develop and implement character education programs; directs the state board to develop and provide certain services through an Internet web site; directs the board to award grants for character education pilot projects; states purpose of pilot projects; provides for costs; directs the board to establish criteria and a process and to promulgate rules. http://www.sos.state.ok.us/documents/Legislation/50th/2005/1R/HB/1704.pdf
Title: H.B. 1704
Source: http://www.sos.state.ok.us |
Curriculum--Mathematics |
Signed into law 05/2005 |
P-12 |
Beginning July 1, 2005, any teacher with certification or endorsement to teach mathematics at the secondary level may teach mathematics in grade five. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06HB/hb1273_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 1273
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Education Research |
Signed into law 05/2005 |
P-12 |
Requires the state board to develop rules that allow every school district, school, administrator, teacher, and student of the public school system in this state to choose to participate in scientifically based research designed for the purpose of improving academic achievement in accordance with all relevant state and federal laws. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06SB/sb982_enr.rtf
Title: S.B. 982, Section 13
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/ |
Finance--District |
Signed into law 05/2005 |
P-12 |
A new section requires several district-level finance positions to receive training in state school finance laws. Amended section adds a requirement that any contract include the the following signed statement: "The undersigned (architect, contractor, supplier or engineer), of lawful age, being first duly sworn, on oath says that this contract is true and correct. Affiant further states that the (work, services or materials) will be (completed or supplied) in accordance with the plans, specifications, orders or requests furnished the affiant. Affiant further states that (s)he has made no payment directly or indirectly to any elected official, officer or employee of the State of Oklahoma, any county or local subdivision of the state, of money or any other thing of value to obtain or procure the contract or purchase order." http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06SB/sb668_enr.rtf
Title: S.B. 668
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Finance--Local Foundations/Funds |
Signed into law 05/2005 |
P-12 |
Deleted "No public funds shall be deposited in any account owned or controlled by a local foundation" and replaced with: "A public school district shall not directly or indirectly transfer any funds to any local foundation or render services or provide any thing of value to any local foundation without receiving documented adequate payment or reimbursement therefor according to written contract; provided, nothing herein shall be construed as prohibiting payment by the district of claims for expenses of fund-raising for the benefit of the district if such fund-raising activities are approved in advance by the district board of education and made a part of the minutes of the meeting of the board.schools." http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06SB/sb326_enr.rtf
Title: S.B. 326
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Finance--Resource Efficiency |
Signed into law 05/2005 |
P-12 |
Establishes the Task Force on School District Administrative Efficiency. The purpose of the Task Force (which expires December 31, 2006) is to determine how school administration and operations may be made more efficient through administrative reorganization and consolidation. The Task Force is to review and analyze data collected by the state department from school districts of administrative services costs. Establishes membership of the task force.
http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06HB/hb1021_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 1021(multiple provisions)
Source: |
Finance--State Budgets/Expenditures |
Signed into law 05/2005 |
P-12 |
Budget bill funds public schools at $2.15 billion. Provided an increase of more than $145 million per year to boost teacher pay and benefits, as well as helping schools struggling with growing operational expenses. The increased appropriation includes $57.7 million to fund teacher pay increases, $32.8 million to provide full state funding for educators' health insurance, $9.9 million for support employees' health insurance and an extra $21.6 million that will go through the state's funding formula for school districts. Provides an average pay raise of $1,000 per year to teachers. It also includes funding for the state to cover 100 percent of the cost of teacher health insurance.Among other reforms, the bill includes $800,000 for the Student Tracking and Reporting pilot program, which will encourage schools to use technology to reduce paperwork on teachers and administrators.The budget bill also provides $500,000 for academic achievement awards to schools that demonstrate the highest scores and the greatest improvement in the state's Academic Performance Index. Also includes more money for education fundamentals: Another $3 million has been earmarked for third-grade reading remediation programs and $4 million has been provided for math programs. The $2.15 billion school budget is the largest in state history. Previously, the most money appropriated to public schools was $2.04 billion in the 2002 legislative session.http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06HB/hb1020_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 1020 (budget provisions)
Source: http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/house/news7622.html
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Health |
Signed into law 05/2005 |
P-12 |
Allows schools to offer instruction in the Heimlich maneuver to students in physical education classes; requires districts to ensure that a minimum of one certified teacher and one noncertified staff member at each school site receives training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the Heimlich maneuver each year. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06SB/sb618_enr.rtf
Title: S.B. 618
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
High School |
Signed into law 05/2005 |
P-12 |
Beginning with ninth-grade students enrolled in the 2008-2009 school year, three units or sets of competencies in mathematics must be completed in the ninth through twelfth grades; provided, if a student completes any required courses in mathematics prior to ninth grade, the student may take any other mathematics courses to fulfill the requirement to complete three units in grades nine through twelve after the student has satisfied other requirements. Adds a provision that allows courses offered by a supplemental education organization that is accredited by a national accrediting body and that are taught by a certified teacher and provide for the teaching and learning of the appropriate skills and knowledge in the PASS to, upon approval of the State Board of Education and the school district board of education, be counted for academic credit and toward meeting the graduation requirements. Adds Section 8, affecting students in ninth grade in 2006-2007: 1. Four units of English to include Grammar, Composition, Literature, or any English course approved for college admission requirements;
2. Three units of laboratory science, limited to Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or any laboratory science course with content and/or rigor equal to or above Biology and approved for college admission requirements;
3. Three units of mathematics, limited to Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Math Analysis, Calculus, Advanced Placement Statistics, or any mathematics course with content and/or rigor above Algebra I and approved for college admission requirements;
4. Three units of history and citizenship skills, including one unit of American History and two units from the subjects of History, Government, Geography, Economics, Civics, or Non-Western culture;
5. Two units of the same foreign or non-English language or two units of computer technology approved for college admission requirements, whether taught at a high school or a technology center school, including computer programming, hardware, and business computer applications such as word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and graphics, excluding keyboarding or typing courses;
6. One additional unit selected from paragraphs 1 through 5 of this subsection or career and technology education courses approved for college admission requirements; and
7. One unit or set of competencies of fine arts, such as music, art, or drama, or one unit of speech.
A student may enroll in a curriculum that does not meet the requirements upon approval of the parent or legal guardian. School districts may require a parent or legal guardian of the student to meet with a designee of the school prior to enrollment in such a curriculum. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06SB/sb982_enr.rtf
Title: S.B. 982, Section 7
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
High School--Dual/Concurrent Enrollment |
Signed into law 05/2005 |
P-12 |
Each high school senior who meets the eligibility requirements for concurrent enrollment is entitled to receive a tuition waiver equivalent to the amount of resident tuition for a maximum of six (6) credit hours per semester. Tuition waivers are to be granted without any limitation on the number of waivers granted in any year other than the amount of funds available for the program and the number of eligible applicants. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education is to establish an application process and criteria for prioritizing applicants on the basis of need, timeliness of application, or other factors as determined by the State Regents. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06SB/sb982_enr.rtf
Title: S.B. 982, Section 11
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Leadership |
Signed into law 05/2005 |
P-12 |
An Act amending 70 O.S. 2001, Section 6-189, which relates to licensure and certification; modifies requirements for alternative certification for superintendent of schools and principal; requires filing of a plan; provides for consideration of work and coursework experience; requies declaration of intent to receive standard certification within three years. http://www.sos.state.ok.us/documents/Legislation/50th/2005/1R/HB/1390.pdf
Title: H.B. 1390
Source: http://www.sos.state.ok.us |
No Child Left Behind--Adequate Yearly Progress |
Signed into law 05/2005 |
P-12 |
Amends 70 O.S. 2001, Section 3-153, which relates to exemptions for reporting district plans to state board of education. Except for districts with one or more sites identified for school improvement pursuant to NCLB, a number of reporting requirements are reduced. Delays the deadline by one year for reaching reading goal and allows exclusion of up to 15% of students with individualized education programs (IEPs) and English language learners who are not yet proficient in English.Moves the baseline deterimination of third graders who are proficient in reading from May 1, 2002 to September 1, 2005. Requires the state board to recognize schools and districts making progress toward the reading goal and to provide technical assistance to those that are not making progress. Changes from phoneme to phonological awareness as a priority academic student skill (PASS) to be screened for with kindergarten students and requires additional emphasis on reading for those students who are at risk for reading difficulties. Similar provisions apply to first- through third-grade students. Requires the state board to approve no more than three screening instruments and to approve diagnostic and other reading assessments -- ensuring that any assessments align with PASS. Requires the state department to report annually to the governor and legislature on the three-year trend in reading achievement. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06SB/sb966_enr.rtf
Title: S.B. 966
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
P-3 Grades 1-3 |
Signed into law 05/2005 |
P-12 |
Beginning with the 2011-2012 school year, requires districts to provide and offer a full six-hour day of kindergarten free of tuition for every child residing in the district. Adds an allowance that provides for intra-district transfer to a school offering full-day kindergarten. Provides exemption if if the school district has voted indebtedness through the issuance of bonds or approval by voters of issuance of new bonds for more than eighty-five percent (85%) of the maximum allowed. Funding weights are 1.3 for half-day kindergarten and 1.5 for full-day kindergarten. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06SB/sb982_enr.rtf
Title: S.B. 982, Section 9
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
School Safety |
Signed into law 05/2005 |
P-12 |
Directs that a copy of the sex offender registry be provided to the state superintendent of public instruction; authorizes the state superintendent to copy and distribute certain information to certain schools. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06SB/sb440_enr.rtf
Title: S.B. 440
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
School Safety |
Signed into law 05/2005 |
P-12 |
If in the course of an investigation it is discovered that a person charged in an information or indictment with a felony or violent misdemeanor is a student or employee of a school district or a public school in the state, or an employee working on school property for an entity that provides services to a school district or a public school on school property, the district attorney is required to notify the superintendent of the district of the charges filed against the student or employee. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06SB/sb700_enr.rtf
Title: S.B. 700
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Student Supports--Remediation |
Signed into law 05/2005 |
P-12 |
Appropriations bill. One section allows school districts to be reimbursed up to Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) for each student completing the third grade who is found not to be reading at the third-grade level and who subsequently participates in a summer reading remediation program. Requires the state board to promulgate rules for such a course that specify at least four (4) weeks of tutoring a half (1/2) day each day. Summer reading remediation programs must be taught by teachers who have successfully completed a professional development institute in reading administered by the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation or a scientifically-based reading professional development program administered by the state board.
http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06HB/hb1020_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 1020
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Student Supports--Remediation |
Signed into law 05/2005 |
P-12 |
Requires each school district to ensure that instructional time each day of the school year in kindergarten through third grade is focused on reading and mathematics. Requires the state board of education to encourage school districts to integrate the teaching of the other curricular areas in the Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS) adopted by the board with the instruction of reading and mathematics.If a teacher determines that a third-grade student is not reading at grade level by the end of the second quarter of the school year, the parent or guardian of the student must be notified of the reading level of the student; the program of reading instruction for the student as required pursuant to the Reading Sufficiency Act; and the potential need for the student to participate in a summer academy or other program designed to assist the student in attaining grade-level reading skills. After consultation with the parent, a student may be retained in grade. Summer academy reading programs are to incorporate the content of a reading program administered by the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation or a scientifically based reading program administered by the state board and be taught by teachers who have successfully completed professional development in the reading program. Allows school districts to approve an option for students who are unable to attend a summer academy. The optional program may include, but is not limited to, an approved private provider of instruction, approved computer- or Internet-based instruction, or an approved program of reading instruction monitored by the parent or guardian. School districts must not be required to pay for the optional program, but are to clearly communicate to the parent or guardian the expectations of the program and any costs that may be involved. Does not apply to students with disabilities or English Language Learners. Amends 70 O.S. 2001, Section 11-103.6. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06HB/hb1621_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 1621
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Students--Records/Rights |
Signed into law 05/2005 |
P-12 |
Adds a new section of law. Beginning with the 2007-2008 school year, upon initial enrollment in a public school district, schools are required to request the parent or guardian to provide information to the school district regarding participation in the following:
1. A childcare program that is licensed pursuant to the tiered licensing system established by the Department of Human Services;
2. The Sooner Start program operated by the state department of education;
3. The Oklahoma Parents as Teachers program operated by the state department of education;
4. The Children First program operated by the state department of health;
5. Any child abuse prevention program operated by the state department of health;
6. Any federally funded Head Start program;
7. Any other early childhood program funded by state or federal monies as determined by the state board.
Requires the state department to verify the accuracy of this data and use it as part of the statewide student record system. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06SB/sb569_enr.rtf
Title: S.B. 569
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Highly Qualified Teachers |
Signed into law 05/2005 |
P-12 |
An Act relating to schools; amending 70 O.S. 2001, Section 6-101. Allows a board of education to enter into written contracts for the ensuing fiscal year prior to the beginning of the year with persons who are not certified or licensed to teach as long as the person is actively in the process of securing certification or licensure. The person is prohibited from teaching in the classroom until that person has met or completed all of the requirements for licensure, and if not certified by the first day of the ensuing year, the contract must be terminated. http://www.sos.state.ok.us/documents/Legislation/50th/2005/1R/HB/1837.pdf
Title: H.B. 1837
Source: http://www.sos.state.ok.us |
Teaching Quality--Induction Programs and Mentoring |
Signed into law 05/2005 |
P-12 |
Revises mentor teacher selection process. A mentor teacher is to be selected by the principal from a list of qualified teacher volunteers who have submitted their names for that purpose. After compilation of the list, the principal must provide opportunity for input from the bargaining agent, where one exists. Membership or nonmembership in a professional teacher organization may not be considered as a factor in selecting a mentor teacher. No teacher may serve as a mentor teacher for more than one resident teacher at a time. When possible, a mentor teacher shall have successfully completed a mentor teacher professional development institute and be assigned to the same school site and have similar certification as the resident teacher. http://www.sos.state.ok.us/documents/Legislation/50th/2005/1R/HB/1235.pdf
Title: H.B. 1235
Source: http://www.sos.state.ok.us |
Teaching Quality--Preparation |
Emergency Rule Adoption 05/2005 |
P-12 |
Adopts rules concerning teacher education and certification. Reflects a competency related to collaboration to create professional learning communities and an additional competency related to integrity, fairness, and ethical administration decision-making. OKLAHOMA REG 13755 (SN)
Title: OAC 210:20-9-182, -189
Source: StateNet |
Teaching Quality--Unions/Collective Bargaining |
Signed into law 05/2005 |
P-12 |
No school district, employee of a school district, or employee organization can deny by any means, including a collective bargaining agreement, a statewide professional educators' association equal access to employees of the school district, to the same extent that access is granted to other educators' associations. For purposes of this section, access shall include, but is not limited to: 1. Setting up informational tables at in-service or other similar teacher meetings; 2. Speaking at in-service or other similar teacher meetings;
3. Distributing information in school mail boxes or through the school e-mail system; 4. Utilizing school district meeting rooms during nonworking hours; 5. Representing employees in employment matters, when requested by the employee; 6. Posting information on school district bulletin boards; and 7. Utilizing school district printing services. Any association which utilizes school district facilities or services shall reimburse the district for any costs incurred by the district. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06SB/sb982_enr.rtf
Title: S.B. 982, Section 12
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/ |
Bilingual/ESL |
Emergency Rule Adoption 04/2005 |
P-12 |
Establishes rules concerning full (subject matter) competencies for licensure and certification of teachers. Adds English as a Second Language requirements. From analysis: Teachers will have the opportunity to become licensed/certified in English as a Second Language (ESL). This rule establishes the teacher competencies for the licensure/certification. Limited English proficient students will benefit academically as a result of having teachers with increased ESL teaching skills. OKLAHOMA REG 13749 (SN)
http://www.oar.state.ok.us/oar/codedoc02.nsf/frmMain?OpenFrameSet&Frame=Main&Src=_75tnm2shfcdnm8pb4dthj0chedppmcbq8dtmmak31ctijujrgcln50ob7ckj42tbkdt374obdcli00_
Title: OAC 210:20-9-172
Source: http://www.oar.state.ok.us |
Curriculum |
Signed into law 04/2005 |
P-12 |
Beginning with the 2006-2007 school year, the state board of Education must require, as a condition of accreditation, that school districts provide to all students physical education programs which may include athletics. The state board must also require that public elementary schools provide instruction, for students in full-day kindergarten and grades one through five, in physical education or exercise programs for a minimum of an average of sixty (60) minutes each week. Requires the state board to disseminate information to each school district on the benefits of physical education programs and strongly encourage districts to provide physical education instruction to students in grades six through twelve. Instruction in physical education is required to be aligned with the Priority Academic Student Skills as adopted by the State Board of Education. Encourages local boards to require students to complete two units or sets of competencies of physical and health education for graduation. http://www.sos.state.ok.us/documents/Legislation/50th/2005/1R/SB/312.pdf
Title: S.B. 312
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Curriculum |
Signed into law 04/2005 |
P-12 |
Requires the state board of education to establish a physical activity program for public school students in the fifth grade, which each school district may elect to implement. The program is to incorporate the fitness challenges adopted by the Presidents Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. It is also required to incorporate a "Walk Across Oklahoma" activity plan for school districts. The plan is to establish routes that challenge students to complete virtual walks across the state and at the same time learn facts, geography, and history about various locations in the state. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06HB/hb1647_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 1647
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Finance--District |
Signed into law 04/2005 |
P-12 |
Relates to the state aid Formula; modifies allowable general fund carryover amounts; requires districts to exceed limits for two consecutive years before penalty assessed. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06SB/sb531_enr.rtf
Title: S.B. 531
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Health--Nutrition |
Signed into law 04/2005 |
P-12 |
Requires district boards to ensure that students in elementary schools do not have access to foods of minimal nutritional value except on special occasions. Also requires local boards to ensure that students in middle and junior high schools do not have access to foods of minimal nutritional value except after school, at events which take place in the evening, and on special occasions. The only exception to the minimal nutritional value standard is diet soda with less than ten (10) calories per bottle or can. District boards must ensure that students in high schools are provided healthy food options in addition to any foods of minimal nutritional value to which they may have access at school. Each district must provide incentives, such as lower prices or other incentives, to encourage healthy food choices for high school students. Requires principals to give consideration to recommendations of the building's Healthy and Fit School Advisory Committee. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06SB/sb265_enr.rtf
Title: S.B. 265
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
High School |
Signed into law 04/2005 |
P-12 |
Allows certain courses offered by supplemental education organizations to be counted for credit upon approval. http://www.sos.state.ok.us/documents/Legislation/50th/2005/1R/HB/1600.pdf
Title: H.B. 1600
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/ |
No Child Left Behind--Adequate Yearly Progress |
Emergency Rule Adoption 04/2005 |
P-12 |
Establishes rules concerning student assessment. Allows charter schools to appeal Adequate Yearly Progress decisions on their behalf based on statistical or other substantial reasons, directly to the Department of Education. OKLAHOMA REG 13748 (SN)
Title: OAC 210:10-13-18
Source: StateNet |
P-3 |
Signed into law 04/2005 |
P-12 |
Relates to the Oklahoma Early Intervention Act; modifies eligibility for early intervention services; authorizes State Board of Education to modify certain eligibility definitions as required to receive certain federal assistance. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06SB/sb390_enr.rtf
Title: S.B. 390
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Teaching Quality--Professional Development |
To governor 04/2005 |
P-12 |
Modifies teacher selection process for local professional development committees (selected by designated administrator, with approval of the majority of teachers in the district); requires districts to require teachers to complete a minimum number of professional development points per year. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06HB/hb1457_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 1457
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Finance--Facilities |
Signed into law 03/2005 |
Postsec. |
Enacts the Higher Education Promise of Excellence Act of 2005; authorizes the issuance of certain obligations to the Regents for Higher Education, the Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, the Board of Regents for the Agricultural and Mechanical colleges authorizing pledge for lawfully available revenues. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06HB/hb1191_enr.rtf
http://www.sos.state.ok.us/documents/Legislation/50th/2005/1R/HB/1191.pdf
Title: H.B. 1191
Source: http://www.sos.state.ok.us |
Curriculum--Financial Literacy/Economics Ed. |
Emergency Rule Adoption 02/2005 |
Postsec. |
Establishes emergency rules to address the state's deficit in financial instruction and to combat the considerable cost of fiscal illiteracy, by developing a financial literacy initiative, Oklahoma Money Matters (OKMM) under the state student loan program. OKLAHOMA REG 13725 (SN)
Title: OAC 610:25-35-1 thru -7
Source: StateNet |
Leadership |
Emergency Rule Adoption 02/2005 |
P-12 |
Establishes emergency rules to identify requirements for individuals seeking alternative certification as a school administrator and adds competency areas individuals must gain understanding in prior to alternative certification as school administrator. OKLAHOMA REG 13731 (SN)
Title: OAC 210:20-9-188
Source: StateNet |
Health |
Signed into law 08/2004 |
P-12 |
Requires each school to establish a Healthy and Fit Kids advisory committee to study and make recommendations to the school principal regarding:1. Health education; 2. Physical education and physical activity; and 3. Nutrition and health services. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04SB/sb1627_ccs.rtf
Title: S.B. 1627
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Teaching Quality--Professional Development |
Signed into law 08/2004 |
P-12 |
Relates to the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation; makes an appropriation to the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation; states purposes; provides for duties and compensation of employees of the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation; limits the salary of the Executive Director; provides budgetary limitations; requires budgeting of certain funds in certain years; requires certain budget procedures. Requires the Commission to develop outcome-based performance measures for each budget category. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04HB/hb2020_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 2020
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Background Checks |
Signed into law 06/2004 |
P-12 |
To be licensed as a teacher, requires both a national and state crimial history records check. The applicant is responsible for costs of records. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04SB/sb922_enr.rtf
Title: S.B. 922
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Finance--State Budgets/Expenditures |
Signed into law 06/2004 |
P-12 |
Makes appropriations to the state board; transfers funds to the Teachers' Retirement System; provides funds for an Internet school, parent training, advanced placement programs, alternate education, staff development and early intervention programs. Caps the number of employees at the State Department of Education for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2005 at 400 FTE. Also targets numbers of employees within the 400 to specific areas (e.g., 87.75 for the Oklahoma Early Intervention Act; 1 to coordinate support personnel concerns). http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/house/ohorpage.htm
Title: H.B. 2012
Source: http://www.lsb.state.ok.us |
Finance--Taxes/Revenues |
Signed into law 06/2004 |
P-12 |
Relates to Ad Valorem Reimbursement Fund to reimburse counties for school districts that claim a loss of revenues due to a tax exemption granted for a new or expanded manufacturing or research and development facility. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04SB/sb912_enr.rtf
Title: S.B. 912
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/ |
Postsecondary Faculty |
Signed into law 06/2004 |
Postsec.,
Community College |
Adds a new section of law. Enacts the Alternate Retirement Plan for Eligible Employees of Participating State Institutions of Higher Education Act of 2004. Alternate retirement plans, shall, for eligible employees and electing employees, provide retirement and death benefits to such employees through the purchase of annuity contracts, qualified retirement trusts or custodial accounts, fixed or variable in nature, or a combination thereof, at the option of the participating institution. Participating institutions establishing an alternate retirement plan pursuant to this act shall pay an initial funding surcharge, and if applicable an additional funding surcharge to the Teachers' Retirement System of Oklahoma in an amount to amortize the unfunded accrued liability of the members of the participating institutions in the System. Provides for authority to establish plans and procedures related thereto; provides for designation of annuities. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04HB/hb2226_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 2226
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Teaching Quality--Compensation and Diversified Pay |
Signed into law 06/2004 |
P-12 |
Relates to schools; relates to minimum salary schedule for teachers; increases minimum salaries; adds additional year steps to the minimum salary schedule; provides for military service credit for certain purposes; requires certain experience for employment with the Department of Corrections, the Department of Human Services and certain other state agencies; provides for vocational rehabilitation counselors. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04SB/sb1272_enr.rtf
Title: S.B. 1272
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Teaching Quality--Compensation and Diversified Pay--Retirement/Benefits |
Signed into law 06/2004 |
P-12,
Postsec. |
Relates to health insurance; amends 74 O.S. 2001, Section 1306, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 196, O.S.L. 2002 (74 O.S. Supp. 2003, Section 1306), which relates to the State and Education Employees Group Insurance Board; allows Board to offer point- of-service plan; clarifies language; allows certain vendors to offer point-of-service plan in lieu of HMO.
Title: S.B. 1162
Source: StateNet |
Accountability--Sanctions/Interventions |
Signed into law 05/2004 |
P-12 |
Part of this bill relates to the Reading Sufficiency Act; limits certain students who are excluded from the reading goals and program of reading instruction; modifies reading skills to include vocabulary; requires the demonstration of reading proficiency for driver license; limits alternative documentation option to certain students. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04HB/hb2477_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 2477
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 05/2004 |
P-12 |
Authorizes the state department to allocate funds on a per-pupil basis for purposes of providing matching funds for the federal State Charter School Facilities Incentive Grants Program created by the No Child Left Behind Act. Changes the notice necessary to deny a charter school renewal from 60 days to 8 months. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04SB/sb713_enr.rtf
Title: S.B. 713
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Choice of Schools--Choice/Open Enrollment |
Signed into law 05/2004 |
P-12 |
Allows students to apply for further transfers pursuant to the Education Open Transfer Act, particularly on an emergency basis.http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04HB/hb1855_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 1855
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Civic Education |
Signed into law 05/2004 |
P-12 |
Part of this bill adds a new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 24-106.1 of Title 70, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows: Principals and teachers in each public elementary and secondary school of each school district in this state may display in each classroom, school auditorium, and school cafeteria under their supervision the following motto of the United States of America: "E PLURIBUS UNUM (Out of Many One)" and "IN GOD WE TRUST". For purposes of this section, "classroom" means any room of a public school where instruction takes place. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04HB/hb2477_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 2477
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Minority/Diversity Issues |
Signed into law 05/2004 |
Postsec. |
Creates the Advancement of Hispanic Students in Higher Education Task Force; provides for termination of task force; states purpose; provides for membership; requires annual report; provides for staffing; provides for reimbursement of travel expenses; provides for codification; provides an effective date; declares an emergency.
Title: H.B. 2145
Source: StateNet |
Governance--School Boards |
Signed into law 04/2004 |
P-12 |
Relates to officers; relates to dual office holding; provides an exemption for park rangers elected or appointed to a local board of education or municipal office; declares an emergency.
Title: H.B. 2530
Source: StateNet |
Governance--School Boards |
Signed into law 04/2004 |
P-12 |
Requires that district elections be conducted on the second Tuesday in February of each year, except in any year when a Presidential Preferential Primary is held in February, then the election shall be held on the fourth Tuesday in February same day as the Presidential Preferential Primary. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04HB/hb2355_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 2369
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
High School |
Signed into law 04/2004 |
P-12 |
Relates to curriculum requirements for high school graduation; authorizes technology center school districts to offer certain programs; requires approval of State Board of Education and district board of education; prescribes certain teacher certification requirement; provides an effective date. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04SB/sb1271_enr.rtf
Title: S.B. 1271
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Postsecondary Finance |
Signed into law 04/2004 |
Postsec. |
Relates to higher education endowments; expands the principal of Oklahoma State Regents' Endowment Fund; authorizes the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority to provide advanced funding for certain education program; authorizes the regents to enter into agreements with the authority; authorizes issuance of obligations.
Title: H.B. 1904
Source: StateNet |
Reading/Literacy |
Signed into law 04/2004 |
P-12 |
Modifies the Reading Sufficiency Act to allow that if a student is found not to be reading at the appropriate grade level and teachers, in collaboration with others, are concerned that undiagnosed health problems may affect the ability of the student to read, the school district may make a recommendation to the parents or legal guardians for a medical evaluation without being liable for the cost of the evaluation or any associated costs. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04HB/hb1133_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 1133
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Teaching Quality--Compensation and Diversified Pay |
Signed into law 04/2004 |
P-12 |
Requires the state to pay 100% of teacher health benefits. Requires districts to use the total dollar amount the district was required to pay during school year 2003-04 over and above the flexible benefit allowance for certified personnel -- for instruction costs, including but not limited to new or existing personnel; and to pay the dollar amount that was paid to certified personnel during school year 2003-04 as additional contributions toward employee health insurance, not including the flexible benefit allowance and not including the amount described above -- as taxable compensation or fringe benefits in addition to any other taxable compensation. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04HB/hb2662_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 2662
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Textbooks and Open Source |
Signed into law 04/2004 |
P-12 |
Amends 70 O.S. 2001, Section 16- 106, which relates to textbook adoption; Contractors must provide electronic files for textbooks. The file format in which electronic instructional materials files are provided must be in a format prescribed by federal law or regulations promulgated by the U.S. Department of Education which requires national standards for electronic files to be used for production of accessible instructional materials. In the absence of a federal law or regulation establishing a national standard, a file format standard must be prescribed by the State Department of Rehabilitation Services. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04HB/hb2194_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 2194
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Choice of Schools--Choice/Open Enrollment |
Signed into law 03/2004 |
P-12 |
Relates to schools; amends 70 O.S. 2001, Section 8- 101, which relates to the right to transfer; updates statutory language; limits number of certain types of transfers; allows students to apply for further transfers pursuant to the Education Open Transfer Act; removes obsolete language; declares an emergency. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04SB/sb1129_enr.rtf
Title: S.B. 1129
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Governance--School Boards |
Emergency Rule Adoption 02/2004 |
P-12 |
Proposes requirements for specific instruction on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. OKLAHOMA REG 13080 (SN)
Title: OAC 210:20-23-3
Source: StateNet |
Assessment |
Emergency Rule Adoption 11/2003 |
P-12 |
Establishes emergency rules regarding school administration and instructional services. Concerns School Testing Program scope and general administration. OKLAHOMA REG 12999 (SN)
Title: OAC 210:10-13-2 thru -18 (non seq.)
Source: StateNet |
High School |
Emergency Rule Adoption 11/2003 |
P-12 |
Allows district board to make exceptions to state high school graduation requirements for students who move to this state from another state after their junior year of high school.
(A) After a student from another state enrolls in an accredited Oklahoma high school the school board can make an exception to the high school graduation requirements of Section 11-103.6 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes. Individual exceptions can only be made when there are differing graduation requirements between the two states and completing Oklahoma graduation requirements will extend the student's date of graduation beyond the graduation date for the student's class.
(B) The district must report all exceptions made to state graduation requirements for these senior students to the State Department of Education each school year. All exceptions made at each district high school will be forwarded to the State Department of Education on or before July 1 of each year. Districts may report the information on the Annual Statistical Report. This reporting provision does not include students who have individualized education programs pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and who satisfy graduation requirements through the individualized education program.OKLAHOMA REG 13004 (SN)
Title: OAC 210:35-9-31
Source: StateNet |
P-3 Grades 1-3 |
Emergency Rule Adoption 11/2003 |
P-12 |
Specifies that early childhood education includes pre-kindergarten-third grade. Expands on the competencies for teaching mathematics that teachers up to grade three must have. OKLAHOMA REG 13002 (SN)
Title: OAC 210:20-9-172
Source: StateNet |
Teaching Quality--Tenure or Continuing Contract |
Emergency Rule Adoption 11/2003 |
P-12 |
Establishes emergency rules regarding due process hearings, hearing procedure, and probationary teachers. OKLAHOMA REG 12998 (SN)
Title: OAC 210:1-5-8
Source: StateNet |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Highly Qualified Teachers |
Emergency Rule Adoption 08/2003 |
P-12 |
Establishes emergency rules concerning the Teacher Preparation Act. Develops and administers a competency-based system of teacher assessment. Allows for flexibility for school districts in Oklahoma in hiring teacher certified in other states and may assist in supply and demand problems in critical teacher shortage areas. Lessens the financial burden for teacher certified in other states that have successfully completed comparable assessments who are seeking Oklahoma certification. OKLAHOMA REG 12811 (SN)
Title: OAC 712:10-7-1
Source: StateNet |
Governance--School Boards |
Signed into law 07/2003 |
P-12 |
Relates to schools; relates to teleconferences by public bodies; updates statutory references; authorizes a board of education of a technology center school to hold meetings by videoconferencing; requires each member be visible by certain means; provides certain restrictions; expands prohibition related to executive sessions to videoconferencing; providing for public participation or input. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04HB/hb1030_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 1030
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Online Learning--Virtual Schools/Courses |
Adopted 07/2003 |
P-12 |
Adds a new section of law (Section 19). Allows the Virtual Internet School Pilot Program Coordinating Committee to establish cooperative partnerships with private Oklahoma-based companies. Any products, processes, or ideas, including the software integration engines, developed from the collaborative effort of the partnership are to be constructed in a manner to assist school districts and the state in complying with the guidelines of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 2001 (ESEA), P.L. No. 107-110, also known as the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, and shall be in accordance with the following standards or guidelines: 1. Extensible Markup Language (XML); 2. Web services, a protocol developed by the World Wide Web Consortium; 3. Schools Interoperability Framework (SIF) version 1.5 specifications or any updated version of the specifications; and 4. The United States Department of Education Performance-Based Data Management Initiative (PBDMI). Requires the Committee to establish criteria upon which to evaluate a company for a partnership established pursuant to this section. The criteria may include, but is not limited to the: 1. Quality or technical competency of the company and its products; 2. Financial stability of the company; 3. Reliability of the delivery and implementation schedules of the company; 4. Industry and program experience of the company and record of successful past performance with web-based projects of similar scope and complexity in Oklahoma; 5. Anticipated acceptance by user groups; and 6. Use of proven development methodology by the company, and innovative use of current technologies that lead to quality results. By January 1, 2004, the Committee must report to the state board and the legislature the results of any distribution, collaboration, and marketing efforts resulting from the partnership formed pursuant to the section. Also, this bill makes rewards for school performance contingent on state funding. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04HB/hb1767_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 1767 (Omnibus Bill)
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Assessment |
Vetoed 06/2003 |
P-12 |
The performance standard and cut points are to be determined by a standard of what the average student in the applicable grade level should know relative to the content of the state academic standards set in the Priority Academic Student Skills. The performance standard and cut points are to remain consistent from year to year within the context of the Priority Academic Student Skills. Student performance levels shall be labeled: advanced, satisfactory, limited knowledge, and unsatisfactory. In addition to the information provided on test results, test scores shall be reported for each student on each test as number correct and as number incorrect. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04HB/hb1476_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 1476
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Choice of Schools--Magnet or Specialized Schools |
Signed into law 06/2003 |
P-12 |
Relates to the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics; makes an appropriation; states purpose; provides for the budgeting of funds in certain categories and amounts; requires performance measures for budget categories; provides for duties and compensation of employees of the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics; limits the salary of the Director; provides budgetary limitations; provides an effective date.
Title: S.B. 26
Source: StateNet |
Finance--District |
Signed into law 06/2003 |
P-12 |
Deals with various fiscal issues related to school districts' financial struggles. Among other items, this bill: Authorizes the State Board of Education to continue to waive penalties on class size violations if the violation is a result of economic hardship; creates a task force to study school district administration reorganization or consolidation. The bill redefines administrative services and puts penalties for excessive
expenditures on hold for two years; and grants school district superintendents new power to transfer up to 25 percent of the total appropriation among accounts, funds and program categories. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04HB/hb1767_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 1767 (Fiscal Components)
Source: Session Overview, June 6, 2003 |
Finance--Lotteries |
Signed into law 06/2003 |
P-12 |
Creates the Oklahoma Education Lottery Act to be submitted to the voters for their approval at the November 2004 General Election. If approved by the voters, the Oklahoma Education Lottery would be governed by the seven member Oklahoma Lottery Commission. At least 45 percent of the gross proceeds from the lottery will be made available as prize money. For the first two years of operation, at least 30 percent of the net proceeds will go to the Oklahoma Education Lottery Trust Fund to be used for specified educational purposes and programs, with the amount increasing to at least 35 percent for the third year and thereafter. The Legislature is required to appropriate the revenue in the fund in the following manner: 45 percent for tuition grants and scholarships, construction of educational facilities, capital outlay projects, technology for education facilities, endowed chairs, compensation and benefits for public school support employees and programs and personnel of the Oklahoma School for the Blind and the Oklahoma School for the Deaf; 45 percent for K-12 education including compensation and benefits for public school teachers and support personnel and early childhood programs; • 5 percent to the School Consolidation and Assistance Fund; and • 5 percent to the Teachers' Retirement System Dedicated Revenue Revolving Fund. The State Board of Equalization is required to
annually examine the appropriations from the fund to determine if these appropriations are used to supplant instead of enhance education funding.
Title: H.B. 1278
Source: Session Overview, June 6, 2003 |
Governance |
to governor 06/2003 |
P-12 |
Modifies governance of the state career and technology system through a reconstitution of the State Board of Career and Technology Education. The current membership of the State Board is abolished on August 31, 2003, and the terms of office of all current board members are terminated. The board is downsized from thirteen to nine members. The State Superintendent of Public Instruction will remain a member, to be joined by two members of the State Board of Education, Governor, five members appointed by congressional district representing state businesses that are related to career technology programs, and one member appointed at-large to represent educational interests. New members are required to hold a high school diploma and are subject to the orientation and continuing education requirements for local career technology center board members.
Title: H.B. 1068, S.B. 628
Source: Session Overview, June 6, 2003 |
No Child Left Behind |
Signed into law 06/2003 |
P-12 |
Requires the state department to conduct a review of provisions of Enrolled House Bill No. 1017 of the 1st Extraordinary Session of the 42nd Oklahoma Legislature as amended, Enrolled House Bill No. 1759 of the 1st Regular Session of the 47th Oklahoma Legislature as amended, and the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act, P.L. No. 107-110, also known as the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, to determine if there is a duplication of or a conflict in the legislative mandates in each act. The Department shall submit a report of the review to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the chairs of the House of Representatives Education Committee, the Senate Education Committee, the House of Representatives Appropriation and Budget Education Subcommittee, and the Senate Appropriation and Budget Education Subcommittee for review by the House and Senate staff no later than September 1, 2003. Another section of law, not to be codified, creates a State School and Funding Study Group. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04HB/hb1767_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 1767 - Omnibus Bill
Source: StateNet |
School Safety |
Signed into law 06/2003 |
P-12 |
Part of this law prohibits the possession of a firearm on school property; provides an exception for persons officially licensed to carry a handgun; provides eligibility requirements for such license. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04SB/sb834_enr.rtf
Title: S.B. 834
Source: StateNet |
Students--Athletics/Extracurricular Activities |
Signed into law 06/2003 |
P-12,
Postsec. |
Relates to schools; creates the Uniform Athlete Agents Act; provides service agent for service of process on nonresident athlete agents; requires registration of athlete agents; provides exception; makes certain contracts void; requires return of consideration received for void contract; provides procedure for application for registration as an athlete agent; requires agents' records to be open for inspection. Authorizes an administrative penalty.
Title: H.B. 1465
Source: StateNet |
Students--Records/Rights |
Signed into law 06/2003 |
P-12 |
Amends 51 O.S. 2001, Section 24A.16, which relates to confidentiality of educational records and material; updates statutory language; allows the release of individual student records to certain school districts; amends 70 O.S. 2001, Section 6-115, which relates to information concerning pupils; authorizes the release of certain information by a teacher if required by law.
Title: H.B. 1646
Source: StateNet |
Teaching Quality--Preparation |
Signed into law 06/2003 |
P-12 |
Makes an appropriation to the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation; states purposes; provides for the budgeting of funds in certain categories and amounts; requires performance measures for budget categories; provides for duties and compensation of employees of the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation; limits the salary of the Executive Director; provides budgetary limitations. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04HB/hb1169_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 1169
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Teaching Quality--Tenure or Continuing Contract |
Signed into law 06/2003 |
P-12 |
Defines career teacher pretermination hearing as the informal proceeding before the local board of education held for the purpose of providing a meaningful opportunity to invoke the discretion of the decision maker after a recommendation for dismissal or nonreemployment of a career teacher has been made but before any final action is taken on the recommendation in order to ensure that the career teacher is afforded the essential pretermination due process requirements of notice and an opportunity to respond. The superintendent or desingee is required to specify the statutory ground upon which the recommendation is based and the superintendent or designee must also specify the underlying facts and provide an explanation of the evidence supporting the recommendation for the dismissal or nonreemployment of the career teacher. The career teacher or designee must be given a "meaningful" opportunity to present reasons, either in person or in writing, why the proposed action should not be taken. A probationary teacher hearing must be conducted by the local board in an open meeting. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04HB/hb1767_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 1767 (Omnibus Bill)
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Accountability |
Signed into law 05/2003 |
P-12 |
Requires the state board to develop and implement in accordance with the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 2001 (ESEA), P.L. No. 107-110, also known as the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, an accountability system as provided for in 20 U.S.C., 6311 and any related federal regulations. The accountability system shall be implemented beginning with the 2002-2003 school year and shall be based on the Academic Performance Index data as established pursuant to Section 3-150 of this title and as modified to meet the mandates of the ESEA. Requires the state board to implement an accountability system based on the state Academic Performance Index with a system of recognition, rewards, sanctions and technical assistance and abolishes the connotations of low-performing and high challenge schools.
http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04HB/hb1414_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 1414 (Accountability Component)
Source: http://www.lsb.state.ok.us |
Assessment |
Signed into law 05/2003 |
P-12 |
Brings the state testing program in compliance with the No Child Left Behind Act. The measure institutes the testing configuration:
3rd: Reading, Math
4th: Reading, Math
5th: Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies, Writing
6th: Reading, Math
7th: Reading, Math, Geography
8th: Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies
3rd - 8th: Arts Assessment
Secondary Level: End of Course Tests in English II, Algebra I, Biology I, U.S. History
All tests are criterion-referenced based on state academic standards adopted by the state board in the Priority Academic Student Skills.
Testing window dates will be set as near to the end of the course as possible, with testing results to be delivered to the school districts before the beginning of the next school year. Per federal requirements, the test results will be disaggregated by gender, race, ethnicity, disability status, migrant status, English proficiency, and status as economically disadvantaged. HB 1414 also requires the state board to implement an
accountability system based on the state Academic Performance Index with a system of recognition, rewards, sanctions and technical assistance and abolishes the connotations of low-performing and high challenge schools. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04HB/hb1414_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 1414 (Assessment Component)
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention)--Alternative Education |
Signed into law 05/2003 |
P-12 |
Prohibits the state board from providing funding to an alternative education program that does not receive a recommendation for continued funding in the evaluation provided for in this subsection. Any school district not receiving such a recommendation for continued funding may request a hearing before the board with a review of the evaluation prior to the board's final determination. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04SB/sb801_enr.rtf
Title: S.B. 801
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Background Checks |
Signed into law 05/2003 |
P-12 |
Relates to criminal history checks for licensing of bailbondsman, security guards and private investigator licensure, school district teacher employment, members of the Horse Racing Commission, members of the Alcoholic Law Enforcement Commission, precious metal and gem dealer licensing, and the practice of law.
Title: H.B. 1469
Source: StateNet |
Finance--District |
Signed into law 05/2003 |
P-12 |
Authorizes school districts which receive gifts, grants, or donations of monies for noncapital expenditures to place the monies in the general fund, and such monies shall not be required to be used during the year in which the money was received but may accumulate from year to year and shall not be considered a part of the general fund collections when calculating the general fund carryover. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04HB/hb1572_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 1572
Source: StateNet |
Finance--District |
Signed into law 05/2003 |
P-12 |
Deletes the sales tax exemption for sales of tangible personal property by accredited public and private schools to allow for the sale of rings, bracelets, necklaces and other similar items that exceed a certain cost under such exemption.
Title: H.B. 1002
Source: StateNet |
Finance--Lotteries |
Signed into law 05/2003 |
P-12 |
Allows raffles to be conducted by churches, schools and affiliated entities, and certain organizations and states that such raffles are not a violation of lottery or gambling laws of the state. Any raffle conducted by a qualified organization must be conducted by members of the qualified organization without compensation to any member. The organization may not hire or contract with any person or business association, corporation, partnership, limited partnership or limited liability company to conduct a raffle, to sell raffle tickets or to solicit contributions in connection with a raffle on behalf of the organization. If the Oklahoma Education Lottery Act ceases to have the force and effect of law pursuant to Section 36 of the Oklahoma Education Lottery Act, the provisions shall cease to have the force and effect of law. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04SB/sb837_enr.rtf
Title: S.B. 837
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Governance |
to governor 05/2003 |
P-12,
Postsec. |
Amends membership of Education Oversight Board; assigns responsibility to oversee implementation of the provisions of Enrolled House Bill No. 1017 of the 1st Extraordinary Session of the 42nd Oklahoma Legislature. Also oversees implementation of the provisions of the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act; and makes recommendations to the Governor and Legislature on methods to achieve an aligned, seamless system from preschool through postsecondary education. Also, assigns oversight of the Office of Accountability to the Accountability Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education are directs the Regents to support the Office of Accountability from the budget of the Regents. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04HB/hb1767_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 1767 - Omnibus Bill
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Governance--School Boards |
Recalled from GOVERNOR. *****Returned to HOUSE. 05/2003 |
P-12 |
Amends provisions concerned with conflicts of interest. A member of a board of county commissioners, city council, board of trustees of any town, district board of any school district in this state, or of any board of any local subdivision of this state is not considered to be directly or indirectly interested in any contract with a person or entity that employs such member or the spouse of the member or an entity in which the member or the spouse of the member has an ownership interest, if the member or the spouse of the member has an interest in the employing entity of ten percent (10%) or less in the entity. Threshold originally was five percent. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04HB/hb1575_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 1575
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Health |
Signed into law 05/2003 |
Postsec. |
Beginning with the 2004-2005 academic year, public or private postsecondary educational institutions shall provide detailed information on the risks associated with meningococcal disease and the risks and benefits of the vaccination as well as the availability of vaccine to students who reside or plan to reside in on-campus student housing. Beginning with the 2004-2005 academic year, students who are first-time enrollees in any public or private postsecondary educational institution in this state and who reside in on-campus student housing must be vaccinated against meningococcal disease. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04SB/sb787_enr.rtf
Title: S.B. 787
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Leadership |
Signed into law 05/2003 |
P-12 |
The requirements for a certificate for superintendent of a technology center school district must include not less than a standard master's degree, such other professional education requirements as may be fixed by the state board, and a minimum of four (4) years teaching, supervisory or administrative experience, which may include teaching of full-time adult students, in a technology center school district; provided, a person meeting the requirements set forth in subsection B of this section shall be eligible for a certificate for superintendent of a technology center school district. Also changes appointments and terms of members of the State Board of Career and Technology Education. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04SB/sb628_enr.rtf
Title: S.B. 628
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Leadership |
Signed into law 05/2003 |
P-12 |
The requirements for a certificate for superintendents and principal are to include not less than completion of a standard master's degree, completion of a program in education administration approved by the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation with an emphasis on curriculum and instruction, such other professional education and requirements as may be fixed by the state board, a passing score on the subject area competency examination required in Section 6-187 of this title and a minimum of two (2) years' successful teaching, supervisory or administrative experience in public schools. The standards for alternative certification for superintendents and principals must include the completion of a standard master's degree, two (2) years of relevant experience, a passing score on the subject area competency examination required in Section 6-187 of this title, and a demonstrable understanding of the fundamentals of school administration, including associated competencies. Persons with a master's degree in an area other than educational administration shall demonstrate an understanding of the competencies listed. Understanding of the competencies may be achieved through coursework from an approved administrative preparation program, relevant workshops or seminars approved by the state department, or through documented past work experience. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04HB/hb1438_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 1438
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Online Learning--Virtual Schools/Courses |
Signed into law 05/2003 |
P-12 |
Adds provision that no district shall be liable for payment of any fees or charges for any Internet-based course for a student who has not complied with the district's policies and procedures. http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/house/ohorpage
Title: H.B. 1343
Source: http://www.lsb.state.ok.us |
Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees |
Signed into law 05/2003 |
Postsec. |
New section sets new standards for resident tuition. Requires the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to adopt a policy which allows a student to enroll in an institution within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education and allows a student to be eligible for resident tuition if the student: 1. Graduated from a public or private high school in this state or successfully completed the General Educational Development test in this state; and 2. Resided in the state with a parent or guardian for at least two (2) years prior to: a. graduation from high school, or b. successful completion of the General Educational Development test.Relates to higher education. If the student is without lawful immigration status:, (s)he must a. file an affidavit with the institution stating that the student has filed an application or has a petition pending with the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to legalize the student's immigration status, or b. file an affidavit with the institution stating that the student will file an application to legalize his or her immigration status at the earliest opportunity the student is eligible to do so. High school counselors shall inform immigrant students that they should apply for legal status as soon as possible to enhance their opportunity for higher education in Oklahoma. C. Any student who meets the criteria prescribed in subsections A and B of this section shall not be disqualified on the basis of the student's immigration status from any scholarships or financial aid provided by this state. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04SB/sb596_enr.rtf
Title: S.B. 596
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Postsecondary Finance |
Signed into law 05/2003 |
Postsec. |
In terms of program funding, according to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, the FY-04 appropriations in SB 172* fully fund the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program (OHLAP) but result in reductions for Endowed Chairs, Oklahoma Tuition and Grant Program (OTAG) - for graduate students only, and OneNet. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04HB/hb1767_enr.rtf
Title: S.B. 172
Source: Session Overview, House Research, Legal & Fiscal Division |
School Safety |
Signed into law 05/2003 |
P-12 |
Creates a safety zone against sex offenders on elementary and junior high school and licensed child care facility property and playgrounds; states distance for safety zone property; provides penalties for violation; excepts certain offenders from safety zone for certain purpose; provides exception to prosecution as habitual offender. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04SB/sb554_enr.rtf
Title: S.B. 554
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
School/District Structure/Operations |
Signed into law 05/2003 |
P-12 |
Adds provision to allow certain nonclassified personnel who return to work after retirement to be paid without penalty to their retirement. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04SB/sb663_enr.rtf
Title: S.B. 663
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
School/District Structure/Operations |
Signed into law 05/2003 |
P-12 |
Renames and updates the Oklahoma Voluntary Consolidation and Annexation Act and Fund. Provides various financial incentives for district consolidation or annexation. Beginning July 1, 2003, any school district that participates in consolidation or annexation is to be exempt from the fiscal penalty (assessed in this subsection) for the school year in which the consolidation or annexation occurs and for the next three (3) fiscal years. Beginning July 1, 2003, school districts that participate in consolidation or annexation pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma School Voluntary Consolidation and Annexation Act are to be exempt from the provisions which relate to penalties for violation of class size limitations for the year in which the consolidation or annexation occurs and for the next five (5) fiscal years. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04HB/hb1153_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 1153
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
School/District Structure/Operations |
Signed into law 05/2003 |
P-12 |
Allows the boards of two or more school districts to contract with one superintendent to serve as superintendent of the school districts. Also allows boards of education of two or more school districts to enter into a mutual contract or separate contracts with a superintendent, administrator, or teacher or with a person to provide support services, to serve as superintendent, administrator, or teacher, as appropriately qualified, or to provide support services, for each contracting district upon such terms and conditions as the parties may agree. Allows a teacher to contract with more than one school district for the same school year. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04SB/sb216_enr.rtf
Title: S.B. 216
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Teaching Quality--Compensation and Diversified Pay |
Signed into law 05/2003 |
P-12 |
All contracts for employment of, or related employee information worksheets, for a teacher or administrator by a district board of education must include the following categories in a clear and concise format: 1. Employee information including: a. employee's name, b. degree(s) employee holds, c. number of years of teaching credit for salary purposes, and d. step placement on salary schedule. Also must include benefits information. Beginning with the school year 2004-05, the state department is to require in its annual personnel report the amounts paid in each category, disaggregated by the categories of administrative personnel and certified teaching personnel. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04SB/sb715_enr.rtf
Title: S.B. 715
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Teaching Quality--Preparation |
Signed into law 05/2003 |
P-12 |
Adds components on classroom management and student discipline strategies to teacher preparation competencies and goals of professional development. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04HB/hb1151_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 1151
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Finance--Lotteries |
To governor 04/2003 |
P-12,
Postsec. |
Proposes an amendment to the Constitution creating the Education Lottery Trust Fund consisting of funds transferred from the Education Lottery; requires the trust fund to be expended only for certain education-related purposes, including support of public schools, early childhood development programs, college scholarships, special education, school facilities and teacher salaries and retirement.
Title: S.J.R. 22
Source: StateNet |
Finance--State Budgets/Expenditures |
Signed into law 04/2003 |
P-12 |
Requires the legislature to fund common education at least 25 days in advance of the deadline for school districts to notify teachers of hiring decisions for the next school year, not to be later than April 1.
Title: H.B. 1247
Source: Session Overview, June 2003 |
Health |
Signed into law 04/2003 |
P-12 |
Relates to schools; authorizes self-medication by a student of inhaled asthma medication; requires school districts to adopt policy for certain self- administration of medication; states required policy; requires parental authorization and a written statement from a physician; indemnifies school personnel from injury arising from self- medication.
Title: S.B. 343
Source: StateNet |
High School |
Signed into law 04/2003 |
P-12 |
Prior to September 1, 2003, the state board must adopt rules to ensure that students who transfer into an Oklahoma school district from out of state after the junior year of high school of the student shall not be denied, due to differing graduation requirements, the opportunity to be awarded a standard diploma. The rules must allow district boards of education to make exceptions on an individual student basis to the high school graduation requirements of Section 11-103.6 of Title 70 for such students who would be unable to meet the specific graduation requirements without extending the date of graduation. Each district board of education that grants exceptions pursuant to this subsection must report to the state department of Education on or before July 1 of each year the number of students granted exceptions and reasons for the exceptions. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04HB/hb1065_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 1065
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
No Child Left Behind--Consequences for Schools |
Signed into law 04/2003 |
P-12 |
Exempts certain schools maintained in state reformatories from certain provisions relating to class size limitations; prohibits state board from assessing certain penalties or sanctions on certain schools that could result in denial of accrediation. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04SB/sb495_enr.rtf
Title: S.B. 495
Source: StateNet |
P-3 Governance |
Signed into law 04/2003 |
P-12 |
Creates the Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness Act; states intent, purposes, and goals; creates the Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness Board; states powers and duties of the Board; requires annual report and specifies contents of report; designates Department of Human Services as lead agency. The Board is to promote school readiness supporting community-based efforts to increase the number of children who are ready to succeed by the time they enter school, and shall consist of representatives from the private and public sectors as follows: 1. Fifteen private sector representatives, two of whom shall be parents of children eight (8) years of age or younger and one of whom shall be a representative of licensed child care providers, appointed by the Governor from a list submitted by an existing private-sector school readiness initiative that includes in its focus community mobilization and public engagement activities; and 2. To insure that existing resources are being utilized effectively, thirteen public sector representatives. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04HB/hb1094_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 1094
Source: StateNet |
Postsecondary Participation--Access |
Signed into law 04/2003 |
P-12,
Postsec. |
Amends 70 O.S. 2001, Section 2605, which relates to the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program. Students who qualify on the basis of financial need are to be given the opportunity throughout the eighth-, ninth-, and tenth-grade years to enter into participation in the program by agreeing to, throughout the remainder of their school years: 1. Attend school regularly and do homework regularly; 2. Refrain from substance abuse; 3. Refrain from commission of crimes or delinquent acts; 4. Have school work and school records reviewed by mentors designated pursuant to the program; 5. Provide information requested by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education or the State Board of Education; and 6. Participate in program activities. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04SB/sb326_enr.rtf
Title: S.B. 326
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/ |
Postsecondary Success--Transfer/Articulation |
Signed into law 04/2003 |
Postsec. |
Relates to schools; relates to the transfer of credit; deletes obsolete language; states legislative intent to prohibit certain institutions and schools from informing students or advertising that credits transfer without a written agreement. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04HB/hb1123_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 1123
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Scheduling/School Calendar |
Signed into law 04/2003 |
P-12 |
Applies the 6-hour school day requirement to first grade. (Section 1-111. A. A school day shall consist of not less than six (6) hours devoted to school activities, except that a school day for nursery, early childhood education, kindergarten, extended day program, and alternative education programs shall be as otherwise defined by law or as defined by the State Board of Education.) Exemptions formerly applied to first grade. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04SB/sb289_enr.rtf
Title: S.B. 289
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
School Safety |
Signed into law 04/2003 |
P-12 |
Amends 70 O.S. 2001, Section 5- 144. Upon filing an information or indictment for a felony or violent misdemeanor, the district attorney shall endeavor to ascertain whether or not the person arrested is a student or employee of a school district or a public school in the state, and if the person is, the district attorney is required to notify the superintendent of the district of the charges filed against the student or employee. The school district may take any action it deems necessary that is in compliance with the requirements of the Family Education Right to Privacy Act of 1974 with regard to such information. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04HB/hb1707_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 1707
Source: http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/ |
Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees |
Signed into law 03/2003 |
Postsec. |
Grants state colleges and universities considerably greater latitude in setting students' tuition and fees than had been previously allowed. The
expanded authority is paired with rigorous requirements for reporting the effects and for increased attentiveness to student financial needs.
Undergraduate Tuition and Mandatory Fees The revised limits for tuition and fees are set as the combined average of resident tuition and fees for residents and 105 percent of the combined average on nonresident tuition and fees for state-supported institutions in the following groups: OU and OSU - the institutions in the Big Twelve Conference; four-year and two-year institutions - liketype institutions in states determined by the State Regents, to include the states adjacent OneNet. The limit for resident and nonresident is set as the combined average of such tuition and fees for like-type graduate and professional courses and programs of comparable quality and standing at state-supported institutions of higher education as determined by the State Regents. Mandatory fees are defined as those fees incurred as a condition of enrollment. The limit for academic service fees, which are specific course or service fees, is set as actual cost.
http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04HB/hb1748_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 1748
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Finance--State Budgets/Expenditures |
Signed into law 02/2003 |
P-12 |
Relates to the Constitutional Reserve Fund; makes an appropriation to the Department of Education; states purpose; provides an effective date; declares an emergency. Appropriates to the state board $25,486,165.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary for the financial support of public schools. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04HB/hb1240_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 1240
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us |
Background Checks |
Emergency Rule Adoption 12/2002 |
P-12 |
Establishes emergency rules regarding teacher education and certification. Changes rules to require all first-time Oklahoma teachers to have on file with the State Board of Education a current Oklahoma criminal history and a national fingerprint-based criminal history record provided by the FBI. OKLAHOMA REG 12687 (SN)
Title: OAC 210:209-9-91
Source: StateNet |
Finance--Local Foundations/Funds |
Rejected by voters 11/2002 |
P-12 |
Amendment to Oklahoma Constitution (Article 10, Section 10). Property taxes are levied for school districts' building funds. Generally these funds are used to construct school buildings. This measure would allow building funds to be used for payment of certain costs related to the inspection of property by the county assessor as part of the property tax system. The use of building funds for this purpose could be prescribed by law. (http://www.elections.state.ok.us/sq_gen02.pdf)
Title: State Question 704 / Legislative Referendum 329
Source: Oklahoma State Election Board |
No Child Left Behind--Report Cards |
Active 10/2002 |
P-12 |
Report Cards and Statistics: http://www.sde.state.ok.us/other.html
Source: Oklahoma Department of Education Web site |
No Child Left Behind--Supplemental Services |
Active 10/2002 |
P-12 |
Approved supplemental service providers: (http://www.sde.state.ok.us/pro/SuppServ/providerlist.html)
Supplemental Services application; continuous application process: (http://www.sde.state.ok.us/acrob/SUPPeducSERVrfp.pdf)
Source: Oklahoma Department of Education Web site |
Health |
Signed into law 08/2002 |
P-12 |
Creates the Certified School Professional Nurse Staff Task Force to identify strategies to enhance recruitment and retention of certified school nurses, especially in rural and inner-city areas.
Title: H.B. 2162
Source: 2002 Session Highlights |
School Safety |
Signed into law 08/2002 |
P-12 |
Creates the Task Force on Discipline in Schools to study and make recommendations on the issue.
Title: H.B. 1043
Source: 2002 Session Highlights, Research Division |
Accountability |
Signed into law 06/2002 |
P-12 |
Relates to performance review of certain school districts; modifies authority and duties of Office of Accountability related to school performance ; clarifies authorized use of certain funds. Allows the Office of Accountability to contract with an outside entity or hire personnel for development and design of a performance review program. The Office of Accountability may contract with outside entities to assist in conducting performance review programs.
Title: S.B. 1335
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb1335_enr.rtf |
Attendance |
Vetoed 06/2002 |
P-12 |
On or before September 1, 2002, the state board must adopt rules to ensure that students who transfer into an Oklahoma school district from out of state after the student's junior year of high school shall not be denied, due to differing graduation requirements, the opportunity to be awarded a standard diploma. Creates the "Oklahoma Social Studies Stimulus Program" to be administered by the state department. The purpose of the program is to provide incentives to encourage innovative ways of educating students through the social studies and to prepare students to become active, engaged participants in the democratic process.
Title: S.B. 701
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb701_enr.rtf |
Online Learning--Virtual Schools/Courses |
Signed into law 06/2002 |
P-12 |
Each district board of education shall adopt policies and procedures that conform to rules for Internet-based courses as adopted by the state board. Such policies shall include criteria for approval of the course, the appropriateness of the course for a particular student, and authorization for full-time students to enroll in Internet-based courses. Districts shall require students enrolled in Internet-based courses to participate in the Oklahoma School Testing Program Act. Students participating in Internet-based courses from a remote site will be responsible for providing their own equipment and Internet access, unless the district chooses to provide the equipment. Credit may not be granted for such courses except upon approval of the state board and the district board of education. Internet-based courses offered by a technology center school that are taught by a certified teacher and provide for the teaching and learning of the appropriate skills and knowledge in the PASS may, upon approval of the state board and the independent district board, be counted for academic credit and toward meeting the graduation requirements. Internet-based courses or vocational-technical courses utilizing integrated or embedded skills for which no Priority Academic Student Skills have been adopted by the state board may be approved by the board if they incorporate standards of nationally recognized professional organizations and are taught by certified teachers. Also, districts may furnish educational services pursuant to a contract to children who do not reside in the United States; provided, the children shall not be counted in the average daily membership of the school district.
Title: S.B. 1408
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb1408_enr.rtf |
P-3 Family Involvement |
Signed into law 06/2002 |
P-12 |
Relates to funding for parent education programs; relates to the development and implementation of a Technology Intern Partner Program; relates to procedures and funding for such intern program; authorizes school districts to operate as federal Head Start Program grantees; exempts students enrolled in and teachers teaching in Head Start programs from being counted towards the calculation of State aid to school districts.
Title: S.B. 1212
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Scheduling/School Calendar--Extended Day Programs |
Signed into law 06/2002 |
P-12 |
Part of this bill directs the Office of Juvenile Affairs, Department of Human Services, State Department of Education, State Department of Health, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, State Arts Council, Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, 4-H Clubs, Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service and other organizations identified by the Department of Juvenile Justice that provide services to children and youth to coordinate on the creation of an out-of-school resource center subject to the availability of funds.
Title: H.B. 2850
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/hb2850_enr.rtf |
Accountability--School Improvement |
Signed into law 05/2002 |
P-12 |
Relates to the Comprehensive Local School Plan; deletes certain review and submission requirements; modifies the adoption cycle for school improvement plans; relates to review of the adopted curriculum; modifies the review cycle of curriculum; requires a review cycle to coordinate with textbook adoption cycle.
Title: H.B. 2341
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Career/Technical Education |
Vetoed 05/2002 |
P-12 |
Exempted local career technology districts from state board approval for buildings built with state bond money. Establishes the State Board of Career and Technology Education to prescribe criteria and procedures for establishing technology center school districts and the governance of them. Alllows boards of technology center school districts to hold meetings by videoconference where each board member is visible to each other and the public through a video monitor.
Title: H.B. 2656
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/hb2656_enr.rtf, 2002 Session Highlights |
Choice of Schools--Magnet or Specialized Schools |
Signed into law 05/2002 |
P-12 |
Relates to the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics; provides for the budgeting of funds in certain categories and amounts; requires performance measures for budget categories; provides for duties and compensation of employees of the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics; limits the salary of the Director; provides budgetary limitations; provides an effective date.
Title: S.B. 1004
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Curriculum--Mathematics |
Signed into law 05/2002 |
P-12 |
Allows sixth grade mathematics teachers to obtain middle level endorsement by successfully completing a professional development institute in middle level mathematics. Such teacher shall be eligible to participate in a professional development institute in middle level mathematics developed and administered by the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation one time free of charge.certain institute; allows participation in institute one time free of charge; directs the state board and the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation to conduct a joint study relating to school psychologists and speech pathologists; states purpose of study; requires a report.
Title: H.B. 2625
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/hb2625_enr.rtf |
Curriculum--Mathematics |
Signed into law 05/2002 |
P-12 |
Narrows the requirements for remediation in grades three through eight to the subject areas of reading and mathematics.
Title: S.B. 1631
Source: 2002 Session Highlights |
Religion |
Signed into law 05/2002 |
P-12 |
The each board of education is required to ensure that the public schools within the district observe approximately one minute of silence each day for the purpose of allowing each student, in the exercise of his or her individual choice, to reflect, meditate, pray, or engage in any other silent activity that does not interfere with, distract, or impede other students in the exercise of their individual choices. The state Attorney General authorized to intervene in any legal proceeding to enforce the provisions of this act and shall represent any school district or employee named as a defendant.
Title: S.B. 815
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb815_enr.rtf |
Teaching Quality |
Signed into law 05/2002 |
P-12 |
Relates to the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation; provides for the budgeting of funds in certain categories and amounts; requires performance measures for budget categories; provides for duties and compensation of employees of the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation; limits the salary of the Executive Director; provides budgetary limitations; provides an effective date.
Title: S.B. 1010
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb1010_enr.rtf |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure |
Signed into law 05/2002 |
P-12 |
Requires successful completion of the competency examination for licensure except for Alternative Placement Program candidates; adds additional professional days for teachers for certain purposes.
Title: S.B. 1595
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb1010_enr.rtf |
Career/Technical Education |
Signed into law 04/2002 |
P-12 |
The State Board of Career and Technology Education is required to prescribe criteria and procedures for establishing technology center school districts and the government thereof, and such districts so established are to be operated in accordance with rules of the State Board of Career and Technology Education. Boards of education of local career technology districts may approve all plans and specifications for career technology center school buildings without approval from the state board when the cost of the project is paid with local levies.
Title: H.B. 2234
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/hb2234_enr.rtf, 2002 Session Highlights |
High School |
Signed into law 04/2002 |
P-12 |
Modifies high school graduation requirements; adds certain courses which count for the core curriculum requirements; modifies credit granting requirement; directs certain school district to adopt class schedules which allow enrollment at a technology center school district.
Title: H.B. 2886
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/hb2886_enr.rtf |
P-3 Child Care |
Signed into law 04/2002 |
P-12 |
An Act relating to children; amending 10 O.S. 2001, Section 401, which relates to the Oklahoma Child Care Facilities Licensing Act; requiring specified entities to develop a single child care licensure process for certain use; clarifying formatting; and providing an effective date.
Title: S.B. 1584
Source: http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/ |
School Safety |
Signed into law 04/2002 |
P-12 |
The purpose of the School Bullying Prevention Act is to provide a comprehensive approach for the public schools of this state to create an environment free of unnecessary disruption which is conducive to the learning process by implementing policies for the prevention of harassment, intimidation, and bullying. Requires the state department to compile a list of programs and requires districts to select from the list; restricts utilization of commercial bullying prevention programs to those on the state list to ensure effectiveness; defines harassment, intimidation and bullying and requires school boards to prohibit these actions and to address prevention in the district's policy.
Title: S.B. 992
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb992_enr.rtf |
P-3 |
Signed into law 06/2001 |
P-12 |
Expands the resident teacher program to include early childhood teachers. (One-year residency program is required as part of the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act.)
Title: S.B. 499
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb499_enr.rtf |
Accountability |
Signed into law 05/2001 |
P-12 |
Except for school districts with one or more school sites which are identified as low performing or high challenged, all school districts shall be exempt from reporting to the state board the following legislatively-mandated plans: Comprehensive Local Education Plan; school improvement plan; professional development plan; capital improvement plan; and reading sufficiency plan, provided the last reading sufficiency plan submitted by the school district was approved by the state department of education and expenditures for the program include only expenses relating to individual and small group tutoring, assessment, summer school programs, and Saturday school programs.
Title: H.B. 1433
Source: Oklahoma Legislative Web Site |
Accountability |
Signed into law 05/2001 |
P-12 |
Requires state to complete draft Academic Performance Index by July 13, 2001. On or before February 28, 2002, must file the final baseline Academic Performance Index with the governor. Makes assessments contigent on funding.
Title: S.B. 810
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb810_enr.rtf |
Accountability--Rewards |
Signed into law 05/2001 |
P-12 |
Concerns Academic Performance Awards Programs, continuing education for mathematics teachers, National Board certification; removes authority of Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to establish repayment of certain student loans program; establishes teacher shortage employment incentive program; authorizes State Regents to make certain employment incentive payments, with limit on amount of certain incentive payments; authorizes reduction of employment incentive payments if funds not available; addresses extended programs. Implementation of these sections is to be delayed until the current expenditure per pupil in average daily attendance in public elementary and secondary schools in unadjusted dollars for the 1998-99 school year or any school year thereafter for Oklahoma, as reported by the National Center for Education Statistics annually in the Digest of Education Statistics, reaches at least ninety percent (90%) of the regional average expenditure for that same year, and funds are provided.
Title: H.B. 1499--Multiple Components
Source: Oklahoma Legislative Web Site |
At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention)--Alternative Education |
Signed into law 05/2001 |
P-12 |
States that each urban school district as defined in Section 1210.568 of this title and as identified as having a high population of elementary grade students who are at-risk and in need of alternative education shall expand the annual student needs assessment and alternative education to include a needs assessment and education plan for such students; delays implementation of this section until the current expenditure per pupil in average daily attendance in public elementary and secondary schools in unadjusted dollars for the 1998-99 school year or any school year thereafter for Oklahoma, as reported by the National Center for Education Statistics annually in the Digest of Education Statistics, reaches at least 90% of the regional average expenditure for that same year, and funds are provided.
Title: H.B. 1499 Multiple Components for At-Risk Elementary Students
Source: Oklahoma Legislative Web Site |
At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention)--Alternative Education |
Signed into law 05/2001 |
P-12 |
Alternative Approaches grants are to be targeted at school districts located in counties with a high number of dropouts for the school year preceding the year for which the grant is being sought, and a high number of referrals to the juvenile justice system, or to a nonprofit organization or entity formed by an interlocal cooperative agreement in those districts. To be eligible for a High Challenge grant, a program must meet research-based criteria set by the state department. The Alternative Approaches Technical Assistance Center is required to provide the department with research and recommendations on effective programming for high-challenge children; limits Alternative Approaches grants for alternative education to middle-grade level alternative schools provided by a school district and to secondary-grade level programs provided pursuant to a contract with a nonprofit organization.
Title: H.B. 1460
Source: Oklahoma Legislative Web Site |
Civic Education |
Signed into law 05/2001 |
P-12 |
Relates to schools; designates November 11 as Veterans Day; requires public schools to conduct and observe Veterans Day programs; allows schools to conduct a moment of silence for certain purpose; requires certain instruction in United States flag etiquette and history; authorizes students to recite the pledge of allegiance each school day; requires the posting of notice concerning nonparticipation.
Title: S.B. 128
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Economic/Workforce Development |
Vetoed 05/2001 |
P-12,
Postsec. |
Enacts the Workforce Investment Act; establishes the Workforce Development Board and local workforce development boards; requires the designation of workforce investment areas; provides workforce investment activities grant procedures for local entities; provides vocational training and technical education for adult and displaced workers and youth who meet specified criteria.
Title: H.B. 1388
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Finance--District |
Signed into law 05/2001 |
P-12 |
Authorizes the Office of State Finance to conduct audits of certain school districts; allows request of performance audits; provides for payment of cost of requested review; requires cost savings to be used for classroom expenditures.
Title: H.B. 1601
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Online Learning--Virtual Schools/Courses |
Signed into law 05/2001 |
P-12 |
The state board shall adopt rules no later than July 1, 2001, to provide for the implementation of remote internet-based courses. Each district board of education shall adopt policies and procedures that conform to rules for internet-based courses as adopted by the State Board. Students participating in approved remote courses are considered to be in attendance.
Title: S.B. 595
Source: Oklahoma Legislative Web Site |
P-3 Grades 1-3 |
Signed into law 05/2001 |
P-12 |
Every school district must provide and offer a full six-hour day of kindergarten free of tuition for every child residing in such district who attains the age of five (5) years on or before the first day of September during the school year such kindergarten is offered, provided that this duty may be satisfied by transferring kindergarten children to other school districts which will accept them and can provide kindergarten for such children, or by contracting for classroom space with a licensed public or licensed private child care provider based upon selection criteria established by the district. The requirement to offer a full six-hour day of kindergarten as provided for in this subsection shall not become effective until three (3) years after the provisions of this subsection are implemented as provided for in subsection G of this section. Implementation this section is to be delayed until the current expenditure per pupil in average daily attendance in public elementary and secondary schools in unadjusted dollars for the 1998-99 school year or any school year thereafter for Oklahoma, as reported by the National Center for Education Statistics annually in the Digest of Education Statistics, reaches at least ninety percent (90%) of the regional average expenditure for that same year, and funds are provided. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/hb1499_enr.rtf
Title: H.B. 1499--Multiple Components
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees |
Signed into law 05/2001 |
P-12,
Postsec. |
Allows the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, beginning with 2001-2001 and each academic year thereafter through the 2005-2006 academic year, to increase resident tuition per semester credit hour by an amount not to exceed 7% of resident tuition per semester credit hour for the preceding academic year and not to exceed 9% of nonresident tuition per semester credit hour for the preceding academic year.
Title: S.B. 596
Source: Oklahoma Legislative Web Site |
Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees--Prepd/College Savings Plans |
Signed into law 05/2001 |
Postsec. |
Authorizes deduction for contributions to Oklahoma College Savings Plan Accounts. In taxable years beginning after December 31, 2001, there shall be allowed a deduction in the amount of a contribution to an account established pursuant to the Oklahoma College Savings Plan Act. The deduction shall equal the amount of the contribution to the account, but in no event shall the deduction exceed Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) each taxable year for each designated beneficiary of the account.
Title: H.B. 1896
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Reading/Literacy |
Signed into law 05/2001 |
P-12 |
Modifies the 1997 Reading Sufficiency Act. Goal is 90% of third graders reading at/above grade level. For students below this level, requires development of a new reading program. Requires state department to provide each school district with a list of approved comparable reading assessments, which should include any such assessments recommended by the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation and may include any assessments developed and approved by the state department, to be used for initial identification of students at risk of reading failure and for periodic and post assessments. Assessments must measure student acquisition of reading skills including, but not limited to, phoneme awareness, phonics, spelling, reading fluency and comprehension and must reflect the required reading competencies.
Title: S.B. 168
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb168_enr.rtf |
Scheduling/School Calendar--Extended Day Programs |
Signed into law 05/2001 |
P-12 |
Establishes the Task Force on Out-of-School Programs; makes provisions for membership and reimbursement of task force members. Task Force is required to make recommendations regarding the cooperative and coordinated delivery of out-of-school programs and to conduct a review which includes, but is not limited to identification of all services currently offered and persons actually served; recommendations on the integration of services and identification of funding streams to ensure maximum outcomes; identification of components that produce a quality out-of-school program; strategies to overcome barriers to services; cost analysis of provided services and costs of services not currently provided; and identification of any other problem areas related to out-of-school programs, and submit any legislative proposals necessary to implement the findings of the task force on or before December 1, 2001.
Title: H.B. 1359
Source: Oklahoma Legislative Web Site |
School Safety |
Signed into law 05/2001 |
P-12 |
Relates to assault and battery upon school employees; establishes assault and battery upon a teacher as a felony.
Title: H.B. 1765, S.B. 46
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
School Safety |
Signed into law 05/2001 |
P-12 |
Relates to wireless telecommunication devices; modifies prohibition; requires school districts to adopt rules prohibiting wireless telecommunication devices; relates to out of school suspension; deletes possession of a wireless telecommunication device as grounds for an out of school suspension; relates to student searches; deletes possession of a wireless telecommunication device as grounds for a student search; relates to student teachers.
Title: H.B. 1092
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
School Safety--Sexual Harassment and Assault |
Signed into law 05/2001 |
P-12 |
Adds new definition of rape. Where the victim is at least sixteen (16) years of age and is less than eighteen (18) years of age and is a student, or under the legal custody or supervision of any public or private elementary or secondary school, junior high or high school, or public vocational school, and engages in sexual intercourse with a person who is eighteen (18) years of age or older and is an employee of the same school system, rape in the second degree applies.
Title: S.B. 716
Source: Oklahoma Legislative Web Site |
Teaching Quality |
Signed into law 05/2001 |
P-12 |
One portion of this large bill stipultes that teachers receiving National Board certification receive $7,000 annually as long as they continue teaching in the state and continue their National certification.
Title: H.B. 1499--Multiple Components
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure |
Signed into law 05/2001 |
P-12 |
State board may grant an exception to requirements for licensure and certification and, upon demonstration by an individual of specific competency in the subject area of specialization, may grant a license or certificate to the individual. No teacher candidate shall be eligible for licensing until successfully completing the general education and subject area portions of the competency examination. No licensed teacher shall be eligible for certification until successfully completing the professional education portion of the competency examination. The state board may establish other requirements necessary to grant such exceptions. Authorizes standard certification for any person holding certain National Board certification.
Title: S.B. 388
Source: Oklahoma Legislative Web Site |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure |
Signed into law 05/2001 |
P-12 |
Applicants for licensure or certification who did not receive a favorable recommendation from the Teacher Competency Review Panel, including applicants who did not receive a favorable recommendation prior to the effective date of this act, are entitled to appeal the panel's decision to the state board.
Title: S.B. 813
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb813_enr.rtf |
Teaching Quality--Compensation and Diversified Pay |
Signed into law 05/2001 |
P-12 |
Modifies the minimum salary schedule for teachers, setting the base for salary and/or fringe benefits for a beginning teacher with a bachelor's degree at $27,060.
Title: H.B. 1189
Source: Oklahoma Legislative Web Site |
Technology--Devices/Software/Hardware |
Signed into law 05/2001 |
P-12 |
Creates the Oklahoma Statewide Portal System; relates to Internet access.
Title: H.B. 1662
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Background Checks |
Signed into law 04/2001 |
P-12 |
Relates to requirement of filing of criminal history record for teacher licensure; requires certain notification about school employees.
Title: H.B. 1253
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Curriculum |
Signed into law 04/2001 |
P-12 |
States that on or before October 1 of each year, the state department of education must issue a report on the Advanced Placement Incentive Program for the previous school year which shall include, but is not limited to, the number of: students taking an advanced placement exam and the number of exams taken; exams that receive a score of 3 or better; school sites which have received funding and the amount of awards, by type of award; school sites offering advanced placement courses and school sites with students taking an advanced placement exam; students who receive assistance with the test fee and the average amount of assistance; and an evaluation of the cost versus the benefits of this program. This provision includes fiscal support for needy students taking the International Baccalaureate tests, as well as advanced placement.
Title: S.B. 790
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/docs/sb_enr.html |
Governance--School Boards |
Signed into law 04/2001 |
P-12 |
Requires continuing education hours for school board members to be completed before filing for reelection; provides and emergency effective date.
Title: H.B. 1044
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure |
Vetoed 04/2001 |
P-12 |
Creates the Task force on Career-Technology Professional Certification; states purpose.
Title: H.B. 1914
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Finance |
Rejected by voters 11/2000 |
P-12,
Postsec. |
STATE QUESTION 684 (SJR 2-2000) Amends the State Constitution; removes restrictions on the Permanent School Fund relative to common schools and universities and colleges; removes the requirement that certain monies be held as trust funds; allows the Commissioners of the Land Office to add income from the school land funds to such funds and to decide what amount to send to the schools and universities each year; specifies the amount to be sent to the common schools.
Title: V. 1
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Finance--Taxes/Revenues |
Approved by voters 11/2000 |
P-12 |
STATE QUESTION 690 (HJR 1019-2000) Amends the State Constitution concerning ad valorem tax levies; provides procedure for making certain ad valorem tax levies permanent; allows each school district to decide to eliminate the need for an annual election for an emergency levy, local support levy, and building fund levy.
Title: V. 5
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Finance |
On 11/07/2000 ballot 07/2000 |
P-12,
Postsec. |
STATE QUESTION 684 (SJR 2-2000) Amends the State Constitution; removes restrictions on the Permanent School Fund relative to common schools and universities and colleges; removes the requirement that certain monies be held as trust funds; allows the Commissioners of the Land Office to add income from the school land funds to such funds and to decide what amount to send to the schools and universities each year; specifies the amount to be sent to the common schools.
Title: V. 1, SB 1348
Source: 2000 Legislative Summary, Oklahoma |
High School |
Signed into law 07/2000 |
P-12 |
High School graduation requirements:
- Abolishes the dual diploma system by repealing the Diploma of Honor and restoring the Certificate of Distinction option;
- Adds attainment of competencies as method of satisfying core course requirements;
- Requires courses which satisfy the core curriculum requirements in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies to have content and/or rigor equal to or above the required core course;
- Allows certain courses taught in a contextual methodology;
- Requires school districts to encourage students to take two units of foreign language;
- States that schools are not required to offer every course listed, but must offer enough courses to meet the graduation requirements;
- States that schools are required to pay for a student's concurrent enrollment course when the course is necessary for graduation and the district does not offer it;
- Requires the State Department of Education to work with school districts to review and approve courses not specifically listed in statute; deletes the term "comparable", and specifies that such courses must be equal to or above the listed courses in content and/or rigor;
- Specifies that academic and vocational-technical courses with integrated or embedded competencies from the Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS - state curriculum) may be approved for academic credit by the State Board of Education;
- Allows students on individualized education programs (IEPs) who satisfy the programming for graduation in the IEP to be awarded a high school diploma;
- Allows students enrolled in alternative education programs who meet the requirements of their plans to be awarded a high school diploma;
- Allows students who complete the curriculum requirements of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program to be awarded a high school diploma;
Title: H.B. 2728 (Omnibus Bill)
Source: 2000 Legislative Summary, Oklahoma |
Postsecondary |
Approved by voters 07/2000 |
Postsec. |
STATE QUESTION 686 (SB 151-2000) Amends the State Constitution; relates to the State budget; allows State colleges and universities to contract with presidents for multi-year contracts; establishes a lease-financing program.
Title: V. 3
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure |
Signed into law 07/2000 |
P-12 |
Authorizes a substitute teacher who holds a lapsed or expired certificate or has a bachelors degree to teach up to 100 days during a school year. Removes all limits on number of days a certified substitute teacher can teach. Removes the prohibition on paying stipends to teachers who attend professional development institutes in reading. Authorizes Teacher Preparation commission to pay all stipends.
Title: H.B. 2000
Source: 2000 Legislative Summary, Oklahoma |
Adult Basic Education |
Signed into law 06/2000 |
P-12 |
Relates to adult literacy; relates to the Center for the Study of Literacy and the Literacy Initiatives Commission; creates the Adult Literacy Services Advisory Committee.
Title: H.B. 2117
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention)--Drugs/Alcohol |
Signed into law 06/2000 |
P-12 |
Authorizes certain drug and/or alcohol testing on pupils under certain circumstances.
Title: H.B. 1289
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Finance--Facilities |
Signed into law 06/2000 |
P-12,
Postsec. |
Relates to education and general obligation bonds; provides that the act may be cited as the Oklahoma Education and Infrastructure Bond Act. Primarily appropriations, but notes that for Fiscal Year ending 6-30-2002 and thereafter, it is the intent of the legislature to appropriate sufficient monies to make rental payments for the purpose of retiring the obligations created pursuant to the law.
Title: S.B. 2A
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Finance--Facilities |
Signed into law 06/2000 |
Postsec. |
Relates to revenue and taxation and higher education. Appropriates to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education $634,890,903 from the general fund to increase faculty salaries 3% and to correct deferred maintenance in public postsecondary institutions throughout the state.
Title: S.B. 984
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Finance--Facilities |
Signed into law 06/2000 |
Postsec. |
Relates to revenue and taxation and higher education. Appropriates $634,890,903 from the general fund to increase faculty salaries 3% and to correct deferred maintenance in public postsecondary institutions throughout the state.
Title: H.B. 2249
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Governance--School Boards |
Signed into law 06/2000 |
P-12 |
Allows districts with over 30,000 average daily membership to expand district board of education to include a chair of the board who would be elected at large. Chair of the board position may be added upon vote of district board of education or upon vote by people of the district. Effective 6-1-00.
Title: S.B. 1532
Source: 2000 Legislative Summary, Oklahoma |
Health |
Vetoed 06/2000 |
P-12 |
Enacts the Oklahoma Youth Smoking Prevention Act; defines terms and creates the Youth Smoking Prevention Fund.
Title: H.B. 2313
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Online Learning--Virtual Schools/Courses |
Signed into law 06/2000 |
P-12 |
Requires the Virtual Internet School in Oklahoma Network (VISION) Pilot Program to concentrate on developing web-based instructional programs in mathematics for grades three through twelve. Requires selection of participating school districts by mid-summer of 2000.
Title: H.B. 2662
Source: 2000 Legislative Summary, Oklahoma |
P-3 |
Vetoed 06/2000 |
P-12 |
Creates the Partnership for School Readiness Act to facilitate community collaboration of efforts and services that will prepare children to enter school healthy and ready to succeed. Goal also to stress importance of reading to children for 15 minutes per day. Creates an advisory board. Up to six pilot projects (rural and urban) to be selected.
Title: S.B. 1597
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Postsecondary |
Signed into law 06/2000 |
Postsec. |
Creates the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research Advisory Committee (EPSCoR) to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. Its purpose is, through a partnership of higher education institutions, independent research entities, industry, and state government, to enhance scientific and engineering research and development conducted at universities in the state and to enhance the success of Oklahoma researchers in federal award competitions.
Title: H.B. 2532
Source: Legislative Review, Oklahoma |
Postsecondary Institutions--For-Profit/Proprietary |
Signed into law 06/2000 |
Postsec. |
Sets budget limits for the Oklahoma Board for Private Vocational Schools (salary of director, number of staff, etc.) and requires evaluation.
Title: S.B. 928
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Scheduling/School Calendar--Extended Day Programs |
Vetoed 06/2000 |
P-12 |
Relates to grants for before and after school programs; clarifies statutory language.
Title: H.B. 2467
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Teaching Quality--Compensation and Diversified Pay |
Signed into law 06/2000 |
P-12 |
Prohibits school districts from increasing or reducing fringe benefits to meet the $3,000 salary increase mandated for teachers. Clarifies that school districts that do not use the Oklahoma Cost Accounting System are to be penalized by reduction in state aid payments. Authorizes department of education to reduce state aid payments to districts that willfully pay teachers less than the mandated minimum salary. Raises the flexible benefit allowance for support personnel to $170.24 per month. Extends the date by which school districts must provide alternative education and repeals the duplicate section.
Title: S.B. 901
Source: Legislative Review, Oklahoma |
Accountability--Sanctions/Interventions |
Signed into law 05/2000 |
P-12 |
Modifies the Oklahoma School Testing Program by administering a norm-referenced test in the third-grade beginning with the 2000-2001 school year to continue until the third-grade criterion-referenced test (CRT) is implemented. Field testing of the third grade CRT is delayed until the 2001-2002 school year and implementation is delayed until 2002-2003. Delays implementation of the end-of-instruction tests in Biology I and Algebra I until the 2002-2003 school year. Requires test results to be disaggregated by ethnic group and gender. Declares schools sites to be low-performing if more than 30% of students score unsatisfactory in both reading/English and mathematics on the CRT or end-of-instructions tests, or if the student average score falls in the lowest quartile statewide and below the national average. School sites identified as low-performing for 3 consecutive years will be declared high challenge schools. Effective 7-01-00.
Title: S.B. 491
Source: Legislative Review, Oklahoma |
At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention)--Alternative Education |
Signed into law 05/2000 |
P-12 |
Contingent upon the provision of appropriated funds designated for such purpose, all school districts in the state providing alternative education programs shall expand the programs to include middle school grade students.
Title: S.B. 901
Source: Lexis-Nexis/Statenet |
Career/Technical Education |
Signed into law 05/2000 |
P-12,
Postsec. |
Changes the official name of the board known as the State Board of Vocational and Technical Education to the State Board of Career and Technology Education, and changes the name of the State Department of Vocational and Technical Education to the State Department of Career and Technology Education.
Title: H.B. 2128
Source: 2000 Legislative Summary, Oklahoma |
Curriculum |
Signed into law 05/2000 |
P-12 |
Modifies the Oklahoma Advanced Placement Incentive Program. Authorizes test fee assistance for students taking multiple tests in one year. Authorizes the state board to award additional grants to school sites demonstrating successful implementation of the courses for which the first grants were awarded. Modifies awards to allow for support of preadvanced placement courses, International Baccalaureate courses, and development of advanced placement vertical teams. Effective 7-1-00.
Title: S.B. 1015
Source: Legislative Review, Oklahoma |
Curriculum--Mathematics |
Signed into law 05/2000 |
P-12 |
Teachers employed by a public school or certified after 1999 to teach mathematics in grades 6-8 must be certified to teach intermediate or secondary level math. Any teacher hired without such certifcation prior to July 1, 2000 must obtain the proper certification, but can take the subject area competency exam at no cost. Teachers employed in 1998-99 school year may teach grades 7 and 8 if they successfully complete a professional development institute in intermediate mathematics developed and administered by the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation or the State Board of Education. Can participate one time free of charge. Teachers holding middle/junior high math endorsements during the 1998-99 school year who have completed at least 24 semester hours of math (at least six of which are algebra) may teach 7th or 8th-grade mathematics.
Title: H.B. 2728 (Omnibus Bill)
Source: Lexis-Nexis |
High School |
Signed into law 05/2000 |
P-12 |
Effective 2002-2003 school year -- to graduate with a standard diploma, students must complete core curriculum units or sets of competencies in the following: 4 language arts (1 grammar/composition, 3 of either American, English or World Literature, Advanced English or other equal); 3 mathematics (1 algebra 1 or algebra 1 taught in a contextual methodology [applied?]; 2 from either algebra II, geometry, trigonometry or math analysis); 3 science (1 biology or biology taught in a contextual methodology, and 2 of either life, physical, earth science or technology [may include chemistry, physics, biology, physical science, earth science, botany, zoology, physiology, astronomy or applied versions of same] or qualified agricultural education courses); 3 social studies (1 U.S. History, 1/2 U.S. government or Oklahoma history and 1/2 to 1 of world history, geography, economics, anthropology or other of equal rigor); 2 arts (visual and/or music); strongly encourages 2 units or sets of competencies of foreign languages. Contextual methodology means "academic content and skills taught be utilizing real-world problems and projects in a way that helps students understand the application of that knowledge." -
Title: H.B. 2728 (Omnibus Bill)
Source: Lexis-Nexis |
Postsecondary Affordability--Financial Aid |
Signed into law 05/2000 |
P-12,
Postsec. |
States legislative intent that the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education establish a loan repayment program for secondary level mathematics and science teachers. Provides for loan repayments not to exceed the average cost of resident tuition and fees for a three-year period to teachers who serve as mathematics or science teachers in a secondary level public school for a minimum of five years.
Title: S.B. 1393
Source: Legislative Review, Oklahoma |
Postsecondary Participation--Access |
Signed into law 05/2000 |
P-12,
Postsec. |
Each school year, every 5th- through 9th-grade student in the public schools and their parent(s) or guardian(s) shall be apprised of the student's opportunity for access to higher education under the Oklahoma Tuition Scholarship Program. Requires Regents and state board to develop, promote and coordinate a public awareness program. Qualified 8th and 9th-grade students (family income under $70,000) can participate by agreeing to, throughout the remainder of their school years: attend school and do homework; refrain from substance abuse; refrain from commission of crimes or delinquent acts; have school to work records reviewed by designated mentors; provide information requested; and participate in program activities. Also specifies parental commitments.
Title: H.B. 2728 (Omnibus Bill)
Source: Lexis-Nexis |
Reading/Literacy |
Signed into law 05/2000 |
P-12 |
Provides continued support of elementary school reading professional development institutes through ongoing teacher development at individual school sites. Funds may be used for the cost of mentor training, payment for substitute teachers, on-site facilitation, and any other costs necessary to ensure improved reading by students. If a teacher attends and completes a professional development institute in elementary reading approved by the Oklahoma Commission for teacher preparation during the summer or when school is not in session, the teacher shall receive a stipend equal to the amount of the cost for a substitute teacher, based on the amount of funds allocated.
Title: H.B. 2000
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Scheduling/School Calendar |
Signed into law 05/2000 |
P-12,
Postsec. |
State Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Director of the State Department of Vocational and Technical Education, and the Chancellor for Higher Education shall coordinate spring break dates for the public schools, area vocational-technical schools, and institutions within the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education beginning with the 2001-2002 school year.
Title: H.B. 2728 (Omnibus Bill)
Source: |
School Safety--Uniforms/Dress Codes |
Signed into law 05/2000 |
P-12 |
Deletes certain provisions relating to school dress code and states school boards have the option of adopting a dress code which includes school uniforms.
Title: H.B. 2728 (Omnibus Bill)
Source: 2000 Legislative Summary, Oklahoma |
Students--Records/Rights |
Signed into law 05/2000 |
P-12 |
Authorizes school districts to request disciplinary and nondirectory educational records from districts in which a student was formerly enrolled to ascertain safety issues with incoming students and ensure full disclosure when a student is in the process of enrolling in the new district. Defines disciplinary records to include but not be limited to all information that relates to a student assaulting, carring weapons, possiessing illegal drugs, including alcohol, and any incident that poses a potential dangerous threat to students or school personnel.
Title: S.B. 1533
Source: 2000 Legislative Summary, Oklahoma |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure |
Signed into law 05/2000 |
P-12 |
Requires school districts to ensure that teachers of honors courses are certified to teach in the subject area of the honors course taught.
Title: S.B. 1392
Source: 2000 Legislative Summary, Oklahoma |
Integrated Services/Full-Service Schools |
Signed into law 04/2000 |
P-12 |
States legislative intent to address school violence through prevention. Authorizes districts to contract with nonprofit agencies or community-based service providers for the appropriate personnel and services and to seek any available funding, including the use of Medicaid funds through targeted case management, and other funds which may be available for related services. Encourages the state board to allow for the use of licenses professional counselors and licensed social workers in addition to academic counselors.
Title: H.B. 2168
Source: 2000 Legislative Summary, Oklahoma |
Leadership |
Signed into law 04/2000 |
P-12 |
Relates to the Corporation Commission; allows use of monies of the Oklahoma Telecommunications Technology Training Fund for training of school administrators.
Title: S.B. 1178
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Postsecondary Finance |
Signed into law 04/2000 |
Postsec. |
Raises cap on library automation and materials fee in regard to higher education.
Title: S.B. 1305
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Postsecondary Students--Disabled |
Signed into law 04/2000 |
Postsec. |
Ensures that all students with disabilities enrolled in institutions in The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education be afforded the opportunities to succeed; encourages the state institutions of higher education to communicate to all manufacturers and publishers of required or essential instructional materials that such materials should be provided in a digital electronic format in a timely manner to fit course schedules, and at no additional cost to the institutions.
Title: H.B. 2586
Source: Legislative Review, Oklahoma |
Reading/Literacy |
Signed into law 04/2000 |
P-12 |
Re-creates the Literacy Initiatives Commission.
Title: H.B. 1850
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Teaching Quality--Professional Development |
Signed into law 04/2000 |
P-12 |
Allows a school district to pay for attendance of school district employees at classes or workshops conducted by a company that employs one or more of the school district employees to conduct the classes or workshops.
Title: H.B. 2506
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Teaching Quality--Compensation and Diversified Pay |
Signed into law 02/2000 |
P-12 |
Provides a $3,000 salary increase to state-paid certified personnel beginning with the 2000-2001 school year and increases the minimum teacher salary to reflect the increase.
Title: H.B. 2653
Source: 2000 Legislative Summary, Oklahoma |