OK SB513

Establishes a three-tiered alternative education system consisting of Academy Programs, Specialty Programs, and Targeted Support Services for at-risk students in Oklahoma public schools, effective July 1, 2013

Academy Programs serve grades 6-12 students at risk of dropping out in nontraditional learning environments; Specialty Programs provide intensive support for students facing high-risk circumstances including pregnancy, substance abuse, or juvenile court involvement

Targeted Support Services provide prevention and early intervention for students in grades K-12 within traditional school settings, including tutoring, mentoring, credit recovery, and extended school programming

Requires class sizes not to exceed 15 students per teacher (20 for credit recovery labs), mandates Individualized Graduation Plans for each student, and requires teachers to receive a 5% salary increment above their designated step

School districts must submit annual needs assessments by June 30 and alternative education implementation plans by July 1, with funding allocated on a per-student basis based on October 1 enrollment data