Bill > HB3031

This bill mandates that the State Department of Education develop and implement a common course number system for all public and charter schools in Oklahoma, to be used for secondary-level courses that count towards a high school diploma and align with the Oklahoma Academic Standards. This system, which may use the Classification of Secondary School Courses (CSSC) as a resource, aims to standardize course descriptions, facilitate comparisons between school districts, simplify transcript data entry, streamline scheduling, and provide clearer communication to families about graduation requirements. The proposed six-digit course code would consist of two digits for the main subject area, two digits for the specific Oklahoma Academic Standards alignment within that subject, and two digits that school districts can use to differentiate individual class sections. The system must be developed by March 31, 2027, and implemented by the 2027-2028 school year. Schools will also have the option to request a "Nonstandard Course Waiver" for courses that don't fully align with the standards, which will be reviewed and approved or denied by a newly established seven-member panel. This panel will be composed of designees from various educational and governmental bodies, with initial appointments due by March 31, 2027, and members serving for a maximum of six consecutive years. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2026.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3031&Session=2600