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OK HB4070
OK HB4070Schools; Oklahoma Extracurricular Enrichment Act; creating the Educator Extracurricular Support Program for compensating teachers supporting extracurricular programs; lottery funds; 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; creating the Oklahoma Extracurricular Enrichment Act; creating the Educator Extracurricular Support Program under the State Department of Education; providing purpose of the program; clarifying program participation is voluntary; mandating fund usage under the program; providing eligibility; requiring creation of a seed grant component for the program; authorizing seed funds for certain purposes; outlining school priority for seed funds; requiring application process for program awards; providing application considerations; requiring participating districts to submit annual report; requiring the Department to submit summary report; mandating rule promulgation; creating revolving fund; stating fund purpose; allowing fund- matching for private donation through available funds; providing contribution match requirements; providing private contribution usage; amending 3A O.S. 2021, Section 713, as last amended by Section 5, Chapter 443, O.S.L. 2024 (3A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 713), which relates to the disposition of lottery proceeds; requiring certain amount of proceeds to be allocated to the Extracurricular Enrichment Revolving Fund; providing for codification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the "Oklahoma Extracurricular Enrichment Act" to create the Educator Extracurricular Support Program, administered by the State Department of Education, which will provide funds to participating school districts and charter schools to compensate teachers and staff who take on extra duties supporting extracurricular activities, with participation being voluntary. The program will offer stipends for those leading clubs or student organizations, prioritizing programs that occur after school, serve middle or high school students, are in schools with a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and address gaps in enrichment opportunities, including academic, cultural, leadership, career-focused, and Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) programs. A STEAM seed grant component will also be included to help establish or expand these types of programs, with priority given to schools lacking such programs, serving low-income students, or partnering with community organizations. School districts will apply for program awards, and funds are intended to supplement, not replace, existing funding. Participating districts must submit annual reports on program activities and outcomes, and the Department will compile a statewide summary report. The bill also creates an "Extracurricular Enrichment Revolving Fund" to hold lottery funds and other appropriations for these purposes, and allows for a matching funds component to encourage private and community investment, with matching funds prioritized for after-school, STEAM, and programs serving low-income students. Importantly, this bill amends existing law regarding the disposition of lottery proceeds to allocate a portion of net proceeds exceeding $65 million to this new Extracurricular Enrichment Revolving Fund, in addition to the Teacher Empowerment Revolving Fund, and will take effect on 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)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb4070&Session=2600 |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB4070%20INT.PDF |
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