Bill > SB454

This bill modifies Oklahoma's school accountability system by updating how schools are graded and evaluated. The bill changes the grading scale from A-F to A-C, removing the D and F grades and redefining the remaining grades. It requires a comprehensive approach to school performance evaluation that includes statewide assessments, graduation rates, academic measures, English language proficiency, and additional measures of school quality. Notably, the bill introduces new requirements for schools to include measures that support learning outside the classroom, such as parent engagement strategies, community-based counseling, and family support services. The bill also mandates that school report cards include performance comparisons, school improvement ratings, and various indicators like student achievement in different subjects, chronic absenteeism, and postsecondary opportunities. The State Board of Education will be responsible for implementing these changes, which aim to provide a more holistic and supportive approach to school accountability. The bill is set to become effective on July 1, 2025, and is considered an emergency measure to preserve public peace, health, and safety.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb454&Session=2600