Bill > HB3278

This bill modifies the graduation curriculum requirements for public high schools in Oklahoma starting in the 2024-2025 school year. The key changes include: 1) Establishing a minimum of 23 curriculum units or sets of competencies for graduation, including 4 units of English, 4 units of math, 3 units of lab science, 3 units of history and citizenship, 6 pathway units aligned with the student's Individual Career and Academic Plan, and 3 elective units. 2) Allowing school districts to determine "locally approved" math and science-based application courses to fulfill some of the math and science requirements. 3) Requiring school districts to adopt a joint plan with the State Board of Education, State Board of Career and Technology Education, and State Regents for Higher Education to ensure rigor in the new graduation requirements. 4) Removing the option for students to enroll in a core curriculum instead of the college preparatory/work ready curriculum, and eliminating the requirement for school districts to collect and report data on core curriculum enrollment. The bill also declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Education

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3278&Session=2400