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OK HB3702
OK HB3702Schools; increasing length of school year; references; 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 1-109, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 480, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1-109), which relates to length of school year; requiring public schools to be in session for 185 days or 1,110 hours per year; allowing a school year length of 170 days if the school district adopts a certain policy; changing references from 181 days to 185 days; changing references from 1,086 hours to 1,110 hours; prohibiting school districts from counting professional meetings and parent-teacher conferences toward classroom instruction time; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 1-111, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 4, O.S.L. 2024 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1-111), which relates to the school day; amending Section 3, Chapter 492, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1210.901), which relates to math proficiency screenings; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 1210.508C, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 297, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1210.508C), which relates to reading screenings; 70 O.S. 2021, Section 1210.5E, which relates to math remediation; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 4516, which relates to school calendars; updating references to length of school year; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill increases the required length of the school year for public schools to 185 days or 1,110 hours, with an option for a 170-day school year if a district adopts a specific policy, and it clarifies that professional meetings and parent-teacher conferences cannot be counted towards classroom instruction time. The bill also updates references to the school year length in various sections of existing law related to school days, math proficiency screenings, reading screenings, and math remediation, and it sets an effective date of July 1, 2026, declaring an emergency for immediate implementation.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3702&Session=2600 |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB3702%20INT.PDF |
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