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OK HB1935
Bill
Status
2/7/2011
Primary Sponsor
Steve Kouplen
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AI Summary
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Awards an "Achieving Classroom Excellence (ACE) distinction" diploma to high school students who demonstrate mastery of state academic content standards in Algebra I, English II, and two of five additional subjects (Algebra II, Biology I, English III, Geometry, or United States History).
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Awards a standard diploma to students who do not demonstrate mastery of these required subjects, with provisions for remediation and retesting opportunities until proficient scores are achieved.
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Requires all students completing English II, English III, United States History, Biology I, Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II at the secondary level to complete end-of-instruction tests to graduate.
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Authorizes alternative methods for demonstrating mastery approved by the State Board of Education, and requires the Board to adopt rules for student exceptions and exemptions with annual reporting to state leadership.
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Becomes effective July 1, 2011, with an emergency clause for immediate implementation.
Legislative Description
Schools; providing for the award of certain diplomas to students who meet or do not meet certain achievements; effective date; emergency.
Education - Common
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Common Education
2/8/2011