HB 1608 Summary

• Creates the "Local vs. State Act" to establish a local appeal process for students denied standard diplomas under state graduation requirements (70 O.S. Section 1210.523)

• Shifts appeal authority from the State Board of Education to each individual school district's board of education for students failing to meet Achieving Classroom Excellence Act standards

• Requires school district boards to adopt policies establishing appeal procedures, with students having 30 days to petition after diploma denial and boards required to rule within 30 days

• Maintains State Board of Education's responsibility to collect and report annual data on appeals by school site and district to state leadership

• Declares an emergency effective upon passage and approval