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OK SB1546

OK SB1546
Education; Equal Opportunity Education Scholarship Act; capital improvement projects; expanding definition; Strong Readers Act and Math Achievement and Proficiency Act.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
04/15/2026
Crossed Over
03/11/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to education; amending 68 O.S. 2021, Section 2357.206, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 49, O.S.L. 2022 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2357.206), which relates to the Oklahoma Equal Opportunity Education Scholarship Act; adding grants for capital improvement projects to the definition of a scholarship-granting organization; expanding the definition of educational improvement grant to include the implementation of the Strong Readers Act and the Oklahoma Math Achievement and Proficiency Act; adding grants for capital improvement projects to the definition of an educational improvement grant organization; defining capital improvement project; and including educational improvement grants and capital improvement projects in the information required to be submitted to the Oklahoma Tax Commission.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Oklahoma Equal Opportunity Education Scholarship Act to expand the definition of what a scholarship-granting organization can fund, now including grants for capital improvement projects, which are defined as any project that would increase a school's instructional capacity. It also broadens the definition of an educational improvement grant to encompass the implementation of the Strong Readers Act and the Oklahoma Math Achievement and Proficiency Act, which are programs aimed at improving reading and math skills. Additionally, the bill requires that information about these educational improvement grants and capital improvement projects be submitted to the Oklahoma Tax Commission, ensuring transparency and accountability in how funds are used.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Conference granted, naming GCCA (on 05/06/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1546&Session=2600
BillText https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20AMENDMENTS/Amendment%20and%20Engr/SB1546%20HASB%20AND%20ENGR.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Floor Amendment 1 https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/SB1546%20FA1%20BILLSUM.PDF
1 Floor Amendment by CALDWELL https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20FLOOR%20AMENDMENTS/House/SB1546%20FA1%20CALDWELLCH-AQH.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Committee Substitute https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/SB1546%20CS%20BILLSUM.PDF
BillText https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20FLR/HFLR/SB1546%20HFLR.PDF
BillText https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20SUBS/HCSS/SB1546%20HCS.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Sub Committee Recommendation https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/SB1546%20SUBREC%20BILLSUM.PDF
Sub Committee Recommendation https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20SUBS/HCSS/SB1546%20SUBREC.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Proposed Committee Substitute (sub committee) 1 https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/SB1546%20SUBPCS1%20BILLSUM.PDF
Proposed Committee Substitute (sub committee) 1 https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20AMENDMENTS/House/SB1546%20SUBPCS1%20CHAD%20CALDWELL-AQH.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Engrossed https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/SB1546%20ENGR%20BILLSUM.PDF
BillText https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20ENGR/SB/SB1546%20ENGR.PDF
BillText https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20FLR/SFLR/SB1546%20SFLR.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: SB1546 INT FI https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/impact%20statements/fiscal/Senate/SB1546%20INT%20FI.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1546%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF
BillText https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB1546%20INT.PDF
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