OK HB1896

Beginning with students entering ninth grade in the 2014-2015 school year, all students must earn a State Board of Education-approved career and technology education credential to graduate from Oklahoma public high schools.

Approved credentials include successful completion of an industry certification, state licensure examination, national occupational competency assessment, or workplace readiness skills assessment.

The requirement applies in addition to existing curriculum requirements under either the college preparatory/work ready curriculum or core curriculum tracks.

The bill becomes effective July 1, 2013, with an emergency clause declared to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.