SB268 Summary

• Amends 70 O.S. 2011, Section 1-109 to modify Oklahoma public school instructional requirements

• Increases minimum school year requirements to either 185 days OR 1,110 hours of instruction (contingent on available funding), up from current 180 days or 1,080 hours

• Maintains option for school districts to adopt school-hours policies in lieu of day-based requirements, with notification to State Board of Education by September 15

• Applies increased requirements subject to funding availability, allowing flexibility based on state budget constraints

• Preserves existing flexibility for extended-day schedules, parent-teacher conference days, and professional development days within the instructional requirements