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OK SB638

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/13/2013

Primary Sponsor

Clark Jolley

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma's curriculum standards law (70 O.S. 2011, Section 11-103.6) to allow the State Board of Education to adopt alternative tests for students at any grade level to demonstrate mastery of required competencies

  • Students who demonstrate mastery on these alternative tests would be eligible for promotion to the next grade level or graduation, regardless of instructional time requirements

  • The alternative testing provision would take effect beginning with the 2013-14 school year

  • Maintains existing graduation requirements including college preparatory/work ready curriculum options and core curriculum pathways for high school diplomas

  • Declared an emergency measure, taking effect July 1, 2013 upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Education; allowing students who demonstrate mastery on certain tests to be promoted or graduate. Effective date. Emergency.

Education - Common

Last Action

CR; Do Pass Common Education Committee

4/9/2013

Committee Referrals

Common Education3/14/2013
Education2/5/2013

Full Bill Text

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