SB 260 Summary

• Amends 70 O.S. 2001, Section 18-108 relating to free public kindergarten programs in Oklahoma schools.

• Changes the requirement for full-day kindergarten provision from the 2011-2012 school year to the 2013-2014 school year, delaying implementation by two years.

• Clarifies language regarding school district duties to provide kindergarten, allowing satisfaction through intra-district transfers, transfers to other districts, or contracting with licensed child care providers.

• Exempts school districts that have voted bonds for more than 85% of the maximum allowable indebtedness within the previous five years from the full-day kindergarten requirement.

• Establishes state aid weight of 1.3 for half-day (2.5 hour) kindergarten and 1.5 for full-day (6 hour) kindergarten for funding purposes.