OK HB1654

Requires each school district board of education to adopt a grading policy for all students attending public school in the district.

Mandates the grading policy include provisions for assigning grades on class assignments, examinations, and final class grades.

Prohibits teachers from assigning minimum grades without regard to quality of student work and allows districts to permit students to retake failed assignments or examinations.

Directs the State Board of Education to promulgate rules for monitoring district compliance and providing sanctions for noncompliance.

Effective July 1, 2011, with emergency declaration enabling the act to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.