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OK SB1410
OK SB1410Agriculture; requiring operation of an Ag in the Classroom Education Program; requiring development of curriculum for K-12 programs. Effective date.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to agriculture; requiring operation of an Ag in the Classroom Education Program within the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry; providing for development of curriculum for K-12 programs in rural and urban schools; providing for cooperation with certain agencies for operation of program; authorizing the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry to provide incentives; providing for funding sources; amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 1104.3, as amended by Section 10, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1104.3), which relates to the Ag in the Classroom Education Revolving Fund; modifying the fee amount for fund; authorizing fund to receive funding through appropriated and apportioned funds by other means; authorizing a certain amount to be allocated toward the Ag in the Classroom Education Program in urban schools; updating statutory language; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill establishes an Ag in the Classroom Education Program within the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry to educate students about agriculture in both urban and rural schools. The program will develop curriculum for kindergarten through 12th-grade students, provide training and workshops for teachers, and collaborate with the State Department of Education and Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension Service. The Department may offer incentives to participating teachers, such as recognition, monetary awards for agriculture-related projects, resource drawings, and certificates. The bill also modifies the Ag in the Classroom Education Revolving Fund by increasing the license plate fee contribution from $24 to $27 and expanding the fund's funding sources to include legislative appropriations, federal grants, municipal contributions, and private donations. Additionally, the bill specifies that any funds exceeding $24 from Agricultural Awareness license plates will be allocated to expanding the program into urban areas. The program will have sole authority resting with the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, and the act will become effective on November 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to Appropriations (on 02/17/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1410&Session=2600 |
| Committee Amendment 1 | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20AMENDMENTS/Senate/SB1410%20CA1.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: SB1410 INT FI | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/impact%20statements/fiscal/Senate/SB1410%20INT%20FI.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1410%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB1410%20INT.PDF |
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