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HB 1758 Oklahoma House · 2025 Regular Session

Virtual charter schools; allowing statewide virtual charter schools that reach certain assessment achievements to receive additional funds for certain expenses; effective date; emergency.

HB 1758 provides additional funding to Oklahoma virtual charter schools that meet specific academic performance targets. It requires these schools to have a composite test score within 10 points of the state average (based on scores from two years prior) to qualify for $100,000 in supplemental funds. The funds can be used for lease payments, testing facilities, transportation, or student services, and are in addition to existing district funding. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and is classified as an emergency measure.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides $100,000 supplemental funding to qualifying virtual charter schools, increasing state education budget allocation for specific expenses beyond existing funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides supplemental $100,000 funding to virtual charter schools meeting academic performance targets, advancing school funding access and operational support.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Feb 10, 2025
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What changed between versions

Introduced → Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 1 · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to change its title from 'virtual charter schools' to 'charter schools' and to clarify that funding is subject to availability. The amendment also updates the bill's tracking numbers and dates to reflect the committee substitute version.
Scope change
The bill's scope was broadened by removing the 'virtual' qualifier, potentially expanding eligibility to all charter schools rather than just virtual ones.
SCOPE

Changed the bill title from 'virtual charter schools' to 'charter schools', potentially expanding eligibility beyond just virtual charter schools.

FISCAL

Added language clarifying that the $100,000 funding is 'subject to the availability of funds' rather than guaranteed.

TECHNICAL

Updated bill tracking numbers from Req. No. 10698 to 12613 and dates from 01/07/25 to 02/13/25 to reflect the committee substitute version.

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Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Feb 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
First Reading
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
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Photo of Dell Kerbs
Dell Kerbs
RRepublican
OK
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