Bill > HB1255

This bill amends Oklahoma's existing education assessment law by expanding statewide student assessment requirements to include certain private school and homeschool students beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. Specifically, students attending private schools accredited by the State Board of Education or homeschooled students whose parents have claimed a tax credit under the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Act will be required to take state assessments at a certified testing facility during designated assessment windows. If a student declines to complete these assessments, the parent who claimed the tax credit must repay the full amount to the Oklahoma Tax Commission within 60 days of the assessment window's conclusion. The assessments will cover core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and United States History, and will be administered at specific grade levels to measure student academic performance. The bill aims to create consistency in educational assessment across different types of schooling and ensure accountability for students receiving educational tax credits. The law will take effect on July 1, 2025, with an emergency clause indicating its immediate importance for public educational policy.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1255&Session=2600