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OK SB1391

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2010

Primary Sponsor

Gary Stanislawski

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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).

  • Changes the testing window start date from April 10 to May 1 for criterion-referenced tests in grades three through eight.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Appropriations Education Sub2/1/2010
Appropriations2/2/2010

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