Education

passed both · Oklahoma · Senate May 6, 2026

SB 215: Mathematics instruction; creating the Oklahoma Math Achievement and Proficiency Act.

This document is a floor amendment to Senate Bill 215, which would establish the Oklahoma Math Achievement and Proficiency Act to improve mathematics instruction in the state. The amendment proposes three specific changes: replacing a requirement for a minimum number of resources with a list, updating the school year reference from 2025-2026 to 2026-2027, and changing language about student identification from testing positive to being identified with characteristics. These adjustments modify how the bill defines requirements and timelines for mathematics education programs affecting Oklahoma schools. The bill has not yet been enacted as conference committee members were unable to reach an agreement on the final version.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill aims to improve mathematics instruction through the Oklahoma Math Achievement and Proficiency Act, enhancing educational quality and student outcomes.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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signed · Oklahoma · House May 5, 2026

HB 1590: Public finance; enacting the Education Infrastructure Linked Deposit Program Act; administration of program; guidelines; loans; State Treasurer; effective date.

HB 1590 establishes the "Oklahoma Education Infrastructure Linked Deposit Program" to provide reduced-rate loans for school infrastructure projects. It directly affects charter schools and nonprofit education service entities by enabling them to access funding for constructing, expanding, or repairing buildings and integrated systems like HVAC. The program works by having the State Treasurer place state funds (as certificates of deposit) with eligible banks, which then offer these low-cost loans to qualifying schools, requiring borrowers to certify funds will be used solely for infrastructure. The State Treasurer and Board review applications, with banks applying standard credit checks and prioritizing schools based on local educational needs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates state-funded program using certificates of deposit to provide low-cost loans for school infrastructure, directly allocating state funds for essential education projects.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides reduced-rate loans for school infrastructure projects, directly funding construction/expansion of facilities for charter schools and nonprofits.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

signed · Oklahoma · House May 4, 2026

HB 3372: Charter schools; Revolving Loan Fund Program for Charter School Capital Expenditures; Statewide Charter School Board issuing low-interest loans to charter schools through a revolving fund; Charter School Loan Revolving Fund; appropriation; Charter School Bond Credit Enhancement Program; allowing charter schools to issue bonds; Charter School Bond Credit Enhancement Fund; interest allocation; default; special obligations; effective date.

HB 3372 creates a state-backed loan program to help charter schools fund capital expenses like building repairs or equipment. It establishes a revolving fund administered by the Statewide Charter School Board, allowing charter schools to access low-interest loans and issue bonds with state credit enhancement. The bill removes previous prohibitions on charter schools issuing bonds and requires participants to pay a one-time fee. This directly affects Oklahoma charter schools seeking financing for physical infrastructure, while the state manages repayment and fund operations through specific legislative appropriations.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates state-backed loan program for charter school infrastructure funding, directly enhancing access to capital for K-12 school facilities and operations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

signed · Oklahoma · House May 4, 2026

HB 3705: Schools; Parental Choice Tax Credit Program; increasing the amount of credits authorized.

HB 3705 increases Oklahoma's Parental Choice Tax Credit Program, allowing taxpayers to claim credits for education expenses of eligible students. The bill raises the maximum annual credit for private school tuition to $7,500 (or actual tuition, whichever is lower) for families earning under $75,000, with tiered reductions up to $5,000 for households earning over $250,000. It also creates special credit tiers for students experiencing homelessness ($7,500) and those at financially disadvantaged private schools (maximum credit based on average school costs). Qualified expenses include tuition, tutoring, textbooks, and standardized test fees, but exclude scholarship-funded amounts. This directly affects Oklahoma families choosing private education or approved alternative learning programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax relief for lower/middle-income families via expanded education tax credits, aligning with support indicators for tax relief.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases educational access via tax credits for private school tuition, including special tiers for homeless/disadvantaged students, expanding parental choice in education funding.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

signed · Oklahoma · House May 4, 2026

HB 3151: Schools; length of school year; increasing minimum days of instruction; requiring parent-teacher conferences to have an in-person option; contingent effective date.

HB 3151, the Education Reform Act of 2026, sets minimum requirements for classroom instruction time in Oklahoma public schools. It mandates that districts provide at least 181 days or 1,086 hours of actual classroom instruction annually, prohibiting the counting of more than 30 hours of staff meetings or 12 hours of parent-teacher conferences toward this total. Starting in 2026-2027, schools cannot count virtual instruction days toward the required hours, except for up to two days (12 hours) per year with prior approval of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The bill directly affects all Oklahoma public school districts and charter schools by defining what constitutes valid instructional time.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates 181-day instructional minimum, prohibits counting staff meetings/PTA hours, restricts virtual days beyond 2 days - ensuring dedicated classroom time to strengthen educational standards.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 4, 2026

SB 1133: Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; making an appropriation; stating purpose. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1133 appropriates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The funds are intended to support the Regents' existing statutory duties in overseeing the state's public higher education system. This is a procedural funding measure with no new policies or program changes, declared an emergency to take immediate effect. It directly affects the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education by providing budgetary support for their current operations.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $100k to Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education for existing duties, directly funding higher education oversight without restrictions.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 4, 2026

SB 1130: University Hospitals Authority; making an appropriation; stating purpose. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1130 appropriates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the State Board of Education for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to fulfill its legal duties. The bill directly affects the State Board of Education by providing funding for its operations. It declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon approval, though it does not change existing education policies or create new requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $100,000 from General Revenue Fund to State Board of Education for operations, fulfilling legal duties without policy changes.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates $100k to State Board of Education for operations, directly funding educational governance without restrictions or policy changes.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 4, 2026

SB 1131: Office of Juvenile Affairs; making an appropriation; stating purpose. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1131 appropriates $100,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to support their existing duties. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon approval. It does not create new programs or change existing laws, but provides specific funding for the State Regents' ongoing operations. This is a routine budgetary measure affecting only the State Regents' financial allocation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $100,000 from General Revenue Fund to fund existing higher education operations, aligning with 'funds essential programs' indicator.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates $100k for Oklahoma State Regents' existing higher education operations, directly funding administrative support without restrictions or cuts.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 24, 2026

SB 1432: Teachers; removing reference to pilot status of new and innovative pathways toward teacher certification; removing sunset date. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1432 removes the temporary "pilot program" designation and the July 1, 2026 sunset date from Oklahoma's alternative teacher certification pathways. This permanent change affects teacher certification providers and candidates who use non-traditional routes to become licensed educators. The bill amends Oklahoma law to make these innovative certification programs permanent, eliminating the requirement for annual reapproval and the expiration date. It ensures providers offering these pathways no longer need to operate under temporary status, streamlining the process for educators seeking certification through alternative routes.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRemoves temporary barriers for alternative teacher certification pathways, permanently supporting educator workforce development and access to non-traditional teaching routes.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 22, 2026

SB 1481: Schools; requiring certain schools to provide students in certain grades with certain amount of recess per day. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1481 requires Oklahoma public elementary schools (kindergarten through grade 5) to provide 40 minutes of daily recess as a condition for school accreditation, separate from existing physical education requirements. Recess must be supervised, unstructured play time and cannot be taken away as punishment for students. Schools may divide the 40 minutes into two 20-minute periods. This bill directly affects all Oklahoma public elementary schools serving those grades and takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates 40 min daily recess for K-5 as accreditation requirement, enhancing student well-being and unstructured play programs.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education