Bill > SB704

This bill modifies existing Oklahoma education law to expand access to advanced placement (AP) courses for high school students starting in the 2024-2025 school year. The bill requires all public high schools to offer a minimum of four AP courses and mandates that school district boards ensure students can access these courses through various methods, including in-person classes at their school, technology centers, online programs from the Statewide Charter School Board, or courses in other school districts. A key change is that the Statewide Charter School Board must now maintain an online learning platform available to all students in the state (previously limited to school districts), with a focus on STEM courses, foreign language classes, and AP courses. The State Department of Education is tasked with providing information to students and parents about AP course opportunities, highlighting their benefits for college preparation, scholarship opportunities, and postsecondary education access. The bill will become effective on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause to emphasize its immediate importance for educational advancement.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb704&Session=2600