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OK HB1851
Bill
Status
2/7/2011
Primary Sponsor
Gus Blackwell
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AI Summary
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Changes the mandatory full-day kindergarten implementation date from the 2011-2012 school year to the 2015-2016 school year for Oklahoma school districts
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Allows school districts to satisfy the full-day kindergarten requirement through intra-district transfers, transfers to other districts, or contracting with licensed public or private child care providers
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Exempts school districts that have voted to issue bonds for more than 85% of the maximum allowable indebtedness within the previous five years from the full-day kindergarten requirement
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Updates statutory language regarding kindergarten eligibility (children who turn five on or before September 1) and maintains different state aid weights for half-day (1.3) versus full-day (1.5) kindergarten programs
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Declares an emergency clause to make the act effective immediately upon passage and approval
Legislative Description
Schools; changing date by which full-day kindergarten is required to be offered by a school district; emergency.
Education - Common
Last Action
CR; Do Pass Common Education Committee
2/23/2011