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OK SB260

Bill

Status

Passed

5/25/2011

Primary Sponsor

Lee Denney

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 70 O.S. 2001, Section 18-108 regarding free public kindergarten in Oklahoma.

  • Changes the requirement for school districts to provide full-day kindergarten (six-hour day) from 2011-2012 school year to 2013-2014 school year.

  • School districts may satisfy kindergarten requirements through intra-district transfers, transfers to other districts, or contracting with licensed public or private child care providers.

  • School districts with indebtedness through bonds exceeding 85% of the maximum allowable within the previous five years are exempt from full-day kindergarten requirements.

  • Establishes different state aid weights: 1.3 for half-day kindergarten (2.5 hours) and 1.5 for full-day kindergarten (6 hours).

Legislative Description

Schools, extending requirement to provide full-day kindergarten by two years.

Education - Common

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/25/2011

5/25/2011

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget3/16/2011
Appropriations2/22/2011
Education2/8/2011

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