SB 231 expands Oklahoma's August sales tax holiday to include additional school-related items. It adds school art supplies, school instructional materials (like reference books), and school computer supplies to the list of exempt items, alongside existing clothing, footwear, and sports equipment. The exemption applies to purchases under $100 during the three-day holiday period (first Friday in August to Sunday following). This directly affects students, parents, and schools purchasing these specific educational items during the tax-free window. The bill does not change the existing tax holiday dates or price threshold.
HB 1849 creates a temporary Teacher Recruitment and Retention Program (expiring November 1, 2028) administered by Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness. It directly affects childcare facility employees by exempting their household income from eligibility calculations for the Child Care Subsidy Program, waiving copayments for qualifying workers, and requiring childcare providers to notify the Department of Human Services within 30 days if an employee leaves. The bill ensures childcare workers qualify for subsidies without income limits, while maintaining all other standard eligibility requirements for the subsidy program.
HB 2259 removes a requirement that military-dependent students must have Oklahoma as their "home of record" to qualify for continuous school transfers within Oklahoma public schools. The bill directly affects military families with children attending Oklahoma schools, streamlining their ability to transfer between schools without proving Oklahoma is their permanent home state. This change simplifies the process by eliminating the "home of record" language from existing transfer eligibility rules. The law took effect on May 29, 2025, after becoming law without the Governor's signature.
SB 1339 establishes a tiered minimum salary schedule for certified school personnel (like teachers) in Oklahoma public schools, based on years of experience and education level. It requires the State Board of Education to allocate state funds annually to school districts to implement these salary increases starting with the 2025-2026 school year. The bill directly affects all Oklahoma public school districts and their certified staff by mandating specific pay thresholds. The schedule includes detailed pay rates for different experience levels and degrees, with provisions for fringe benefits and out-of-state certification recognition.
SB 913 requires Oklahoma public school districts to provide emergency opioid antagonists (like naloxone) to designated school staff and ensure they receive training on recognizing opioid overdoses and administering the medication. It directly affects school personnel - including nurses, health staff, and other authorized employees - and students or individuals at school sites or events. Key provisions mandate that boards of education equip trained staff with naloxone doses for immediate use during suspected overdoses, while the Department of Mental Health provides required training on overdose response and administration. The law also includes Good Samaritan protections, shielding schools and staff from liability when administering naloxone in good faith during an overdose emergency.
SB 245 creates the Oklahoma High Dosage Tutoring Program for grades K-8, targeting students at least half a grade level behind in math or English language arts. The program requires in-person tutoring (3+ one-hour sessions weekly for 10-12 weeks per semester), with school districts prioritizing federally designated schools under the Every Student Succeeds Act. Tutors earn bonuses based on student progress (e.g., $1,600 per cohort per semester and $1,000 per grade-level improvement), and districts must track student growth using standardized assessments. Funding comes from a new revolving fund in the State Treasury, supported by state appropriations, federal grants, and other designated sources.
HB 1015 modifies Oklahoma's teacher contract rules for educators with emergency or provisional certificates. It limits temporary contracts to four semesters (with exceptions for replacement teachers or retirees), requires school districts to provide written contract terms before hiring, and grants teachers who complete a full school year on temporary contracts one year of service credit toward career status. The bill also mandates that due process protections apply to temporary contracts lasting a full school year or funded by federal/private grants. This bill directly affects school districts and teachers with emergency/provisional certification, taking effect July 1, 2025.
HB 2088 requires Oklahoma public school districts to create and publish policies allowing homeschooled students (defined as "students educated by other means") to participate in extracurricular activities starting in the 2025-2026 school year. To participate, these students must register by July 1 each year, pay equivalent fees, follow the same behavioral and academic standards as enrolled students, and meet academic requirements through an agreement between their parent and the district. The bill amends existing law to mandate that school athletic associations permit this participation and comply with the new requirements. It takes effect July 1, 2025, and applies directly to homeschooling families and public school districts in Oklahoma.
SB 867 requires Oklahoma public schools to include specific new metrics in annual school report cards provided to parents. The bill mandates that report cards list at least five enrichment and support indicators (such as STEM courses, mental health support, and extracurricular activities) and at least three staffing experience and retention indicators (like teacher certification rates). These requirements apply to all schools with tested students, directly affecting parents receiving the reports and school districts responsible for publishing them. The bill updates existing reporting under Oklahoma's school testing program without changing the overall grading system or assessment methods.
HB 1540 creates the Oklahoma Workforce Education Partnership Revolving Fund within the State Treasury to support career and technology education programs. The fund, managed by the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education (ODCTE), will use state appropriations, gifts, and donations to expand career tech education based on critical occupation data. It operates as a reusable fund (replenished by incoming revenue) until July 1, 2030, with expenditures requiring state treasurer warrants. The bill directly affects ODCTE's ability to fund workforce training programs, aiming to align education with local job market needs.
