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OK SB1391
Bill
Status
2/1/2010
Primary Sponsor
Gary Stanislawski
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AI Summary
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Removes end-of-instruction tests for Geometry and Algebra II while maintaining English II and Algebra I tests as graduation requirements for public high school students.
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Requires all students graduating beginning in the 2011-12 school year to take the ACT assessment, with the State Board of Education responsible for contracting with ACT and covering all associated fees and costs.
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Modifies graduation requirements to include mastery of Algebra I and English II only, eliminating the previous requirement of mastery in two of five additional courses (Algebra II, Biology I, English III, Geometry, United States History).
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Changes the testing window start date from April 10 to May 1 for criterion-referenced tests in grades three through eight.
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Effective July 1, 2010, with an emergency clause allowing immediate implementation upon passage and approval.
Legislative Description
Schools; modifying Oklahoma School Testing Program Act; deleting End-of-Instruction assessments; requiring ACT assessment. Effective date. Emergency.
Education - Common
Last Action
Referred to Appr/Sub-Education
2/1/2010