Bill > HB1131

This bill requires the State Department of Education to amend its state plan under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), specifically replacing the current measure of chronic absenteeism with a survey of school climate. The amendment must be submitted to the U.S. Department of Education by January 1, 2026, and if approved, will take effect in the 2026-2027 school year. The new school climate survey will include questions for students, teachers, school staff, and parents, and will be incorporated into the school grading system, which currently uses a multi-measure approach to assess school performance. The bill maintains the existing framework of school accountability, which assigns schools letter grades (A through F) based on various indicators such as statewide assessments, graduation rates, academic measures, and English language proficiency. The change aims to provide a more comprehensive view of school performance by replacing chronic absenteeism data with direct feedback about the school's environment and culture. The bill will become effective on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause to emphasize its immediate importance.

Education

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1131&Session=2600