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OK HB3019
OK HB3019Schools; phasing in a reduction to the maximum number of students allowed per class in kindergarten through fifth grades; exceptions; effective date; emergency.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to schools; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 6-127, which relates to teacher's assistants; increasing and reducing class size required to have a teacher's assistant for specific school years; removing requirement for certain percentage of reduced lunch eligible students to be present; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Sections 18-113.1 and 18- 133.2, which relate to class size limitations; increasing and reducing the maximum number of students allowed per class in kindergarten through fifth grades; eliminating certain exceptions to class size limits; creating class size limitations for classes with teacher's assistants; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill phases in a reduction of the maximum number of students allowed per class in kindergarten through fifth grades, with specific changes occurring over several school years. Starting in the 2026-2027 school year, kindergarten classes will have a maximum of 22 students, decreasing to 20 students in 2027-2028, and then to 18 students in 2028-2029 and beyond. Similarly, grades one through five will see class size limits reduced to 22 students in 2026-2027, then 20 students in 2027-2028, and finally 18 students in 2028-2029 and thereafter. The bill also modifies the requirements for employing teacher's assistants, which are individuals who assist a certified teacher in the classroom, by adjusting the class size thresholds that trigger the need for an assistant. Certain exceptions to these class size limits are removed, and new limits are established for classes that do have a teacher's assistant, with those classes not to exceed 28 students. The bill also clarifies that federally funded bilingual assistants do not count as teacher's assistants. Penalties for exceeding class size limits are outlined, and the bill includes an effective date of July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause for immediate implementation.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3019&Session=2600 |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB3019%20INT.PDF |
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