Education

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 16, 2026

HB 3025: Schools; general fund expenditures; gift, grant, and donation monies; general fund carryover; effective date.

HB 3025 modifies Oklahoma school district funding rules for gift, grant, and donation monies. It requires schools to place funds received for building projects (capital expenditures) into a dedicated building fund, not the general fund. For noncapital funds (like operational costs), districts may retain them in the general fund but must wait one year before using them, preventing immediate spending. This affects all Oklahoma public school districts receiving external funds for school operations or construction. The bill clarifies how districts must categorize and manage these funds to ensure proper financial accountability.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRequires one-year delay for noncapital operational funds, restricting immediate spending on school operations per bill's funding rules.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Education

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passed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SB 706: School funding; removing limitations on school district general fund carryover and penalties for exceeding limitations. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 706 removes restrictions on Oklahoma school districts' ability to carry over unused general fund money from one fiscal year to the next and eliminates penalties for exceeding previous spending limits. It directly affects all public school districts by updating funding rules in statutes (70 O.S. §§ 1-117 and 18-200.1) to allow districts greater flexibility in managing operating funds. The bill amends language defining "general fund" and repeals prior limitations on carryover amounts and penalties. This change simplifies financial administration without altering how districts receive state aid or fund capital projects.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRemoves restrictions on school fund carryover and penalties, increasing district flexibility in managing existing funds per 70 O.S. §1-117.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SB 1189: Schools; requiring certain amount of funds to be allocated from the School Security Revolving Fund, subject to availability. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1189 requires Oklahoma's School Security Revolving Fund to allocate $50 million annually for three fiscal years (starting July 2026) to all public school districts equally. It removes previous spending limits on the fund and mandates that these funds supplement, not replace, existing school security funding. The bill directs funds toward security measures like resource officers, cameras, locks, and panic systems. It takes effect July 1, 2026, with an emergency declaration to expedite implementation. This directly affects all Oklahoma public school districts through guaranteed annual security funding.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $50M annually for school security measures (resource officers, cameras, etc.), supplementing existing funding to enhance safety in K-12 schools.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 9, 2026

HB 3026: Schools; requiring school districts to set different kindergarten age requirements for international military dependents; effective date; emergency.

HB 3026 requires Oklahoma school districts to create a specific policy allowing children of U.S. allied military members stationed at Oklahoma bases (like Fort Sill or Tinker AFB) to enroll in kindergarten if they will turn age 5 during the school year, rather than needing to turn 5 by September 1. This changes the standard age cutoff for kindergarten eligibility for these military dependents. School districts must adopt this policy to accommodate families who may have moved to Oklahoma mid-year due to military assignments. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and is designated as an emergency measure.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands educational access for military dependents by allowing kindergarten enrollment upon turning 5 during school year, removing a barrier for mobile military families.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 9, 2026

SB 1250: Schools; requiring school districts and charter schools to submit certain list of library materials; providing process for reporting violations; providing penalties. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1250 requires Oklahoma public school districts and charter schools to annually submit a list of all library materials to the State Department of Education, either through their online catalog or a written attestation. The bill prohibits any pornographic materials or sexualized content from being accessible to students under 18 in school libraries and mandates that schools establish a written policy for reviewing materials and handling complaints. Schools failing to comply face a 5% reduction in state funding, with the State Department of Education investigating reported violations, notifying parents, and allowing schools to request a hearing before the State Board of Education. This law aims to ensure age-appropriate library access while establishing clear reporting and enforcement mechanisms.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts school library content by banning pornographic materials and mandating review policies, limiting curriculum access for students under 18.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Education

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passed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 7, 2026

SB 1480: Career and technology education; directing the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education to establish certain pilot program beginning in certain school year. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1480 requires all Oklahoma technology center school districts to appoint an apprenticeship coordinator. These coordinators must build employer relationships, help students access apprenticeships, and work with schools that offer apprenticeships under the AIM Act. The bill also mandates that schools serving technology centers must collaborate with these coordinators to improve student participation in apprenticeship programs. This directly affects technology center districts, their partner schools, and high school students seeking work-based learning opportunities.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires apprenticeship coordinators to expand student access to work-based learning programs, enhancing educational pathways without restricting funding or curriculum.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates apprenticeship coordinators to build employer relationships and improve student access to apprenticeships, advancing workforce development and employment opportunities.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SB 2040: Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Program; modifying eligibility; removing certain eligibility criteria. Emergency.

SB 2040 modifies Oklahoma's Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Program to expand eligibility for descendants of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre victims. It increases the income limit for most applicants from $70,000 to $125,000 annually while removing income limits entirely for direct lineal descendants. The bill requires applicants to verify lineage through documentation (like family records or public archives) reviewed by the Oklahoma Historical Society, and mandates that all applicants must mark a checkbox confirming descendant status on applications. It directs the State Regents to prioritize descendants in scholarship selection and updates how scholarship funds are distributed to support students in Oklahoma higher education or career programs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands educational access by increasing scholarship income limits and removing barriers for Tulsa Massacre descendants' descendants.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SB 1193: School funding; removing limitations on school district general fund carryover and penalties for exceeding limitations. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1193 removes restrictions on how much money Oklahoma school districts can carry over from one year's general fund to the next and eliminates penalties for exceeding previous carryover limits. It also removes a rule that previously blocked districts with per-pupil revenue over 300% of the average from receiving state aid. The bill updates the state's school funding formula to reflect these changes, allowing districts more flexibility with their budgets. This directly affects all Oklahoma public school districts by changing how their state aid is calculated and distributed.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRemoves restrictions on school fund carryover and penalties, promoting fiscal flexibility and budget management within school districts per bill summary.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationRemoves restrictions on school fund carryover and penalties, increasing budget flexibility and preventing loss of state aid for districts with high per-pupil revenue.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SB 1262: Education; providing certain tuition waivers for individuals who are victims of certain offenses. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1262 provides a resident tuition waiver for Oklahoma students under 18 who were victims of human trafficking for commercial sex or labor, as defined in Oklahoma law. The waiver covers no resident tuition at Oklahoma public colleges and universities but is limited to five years from the date of eligibility. It requires rules to be established for implementation and takes effect immediately upon passage. The bill directly affects Oklahoma residents who were minors during specific trafficking offenses.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides tuition waiver for trafficking victims, expanding higher education access for vulnerable minors by removing financial barriers at public colleges.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

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passed · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SB 1272: Higher education; increasing income eligibility for an Oklahoma Tuition Equalization Grant. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1272 raises the maximum family income limit for Oklahoma students to qualify for the Tuition Equalization Grant, a program providing up to $2,000 annually toward college costs. This change directly affects low- and middle-income Oklahoma residents who were previously ineligible due to income thresholds but now meet the updated criteria. The bill amends statute 70 O.S. § 2632 to reflect this higher income limit without altering the grant amount or other eligibility requirements, and it takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationSB 1272 expands access to higher education funding by raising income eligibility for Oklahoma's Tuition Equalization Grant, allowing more low/middle-income students to qualify for up to $2,000 annual aid.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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