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OK SB226

Bill

Status

Passed

5/30/2013

Primary Sponsor

John Ford

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Students denied a standard diploma for failing end-of-instruction tests under the Achieving Classroom Excellence Act may re-enroll in their school district to receive remediation or intervention and retake required tests (Algebra I, English II, plus two of five other subjects)

  • Re-enrolled students are exempt from the standard hourly instructional requirements and six-period enrollment requirements, needing only to take courses necessary to meet graduation testing requirements

  • State Aid funding for re-enrolled students is calculated based on the percentage of the school day they attend, multiplied by grade-level weight, counting only required courses (not electives)

  • School districts may receive up to $240 per student for remediation of unsatisfactory test scores and up to $180 for limited knowledge scores, with funds available for students in grades 6-12 or any student under age 21 who re-enrolls to meet graduation requirements

  • Technology center schools may provide intervention and remediation in seven subject areas (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English II, English III, U.S. History, Biology I) with approval from the independent school district board

Legislative Description

Education; providing for remediation and intervention for students who fail end-of-instruction requirements. Effective date.

Education - Common

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/29/2013

5/30/2013

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget3/14/2013
Appropriations2/11/2013
Education2/5/2013

Full Bill Text

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