Bill > HB1096

This bill modifies several aspects of Oklahoma's education laws, primarily focusing on student testing, professional development programs, and higher education eligibility. The bill introduces the Classic Learning Test (CLT) as an additional standardized test option, expanding the range of exams that can be used for student assessment and college admission. It updates professional development requirements for teachers, including modifications to goals for academic performance and adding references to new testing standards. The bill allows for more flexibility in college entrance exam scores for programs like the Oklahoma State Regents' Academic Scholars Program and the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program, explicitly including CLT and SAT scores alongside ACT scores. Students taking the CLT will be required to do so at an approved brick-and-mortar testing site. The changes aim to provide more options for students and schools while maintaining high academic standards, with provisions for assessing student performance, supporting teacher development, and creating pathways for higher education access. The bill is set to become effective on July 1, 2025, with an emergency clause indicating its immediate importance for public education.

Budget and Finance, Education

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1096&Session=2600