HB1499 Summary

• School districts may adopt a policy exempting students from taking end-of-instruction tests in Algebra II, English III, Geometry, or United States History after they achieve proficient scores on Algebra I, English II, and two of the five subject area tests.

• Students scoring 10% above state-approved cut scores on ACT, SAT, ACT Plan, or PSAT/NMSQT are exempt from taking end-of-instruction criterion-referenced tests in Algebra II, English III, Geometry, or United States History.

• Students scoring at or above state-approved cut scores on Advanced Placement exams, ACT Workkeys, CLEP, International Baccalaureate, or other board-approved alternative tests are exempt from taking end-of-instruction tests in Algebra II, English III, Geometry, or United States History.

• Students with disabilities assessed under the Oklahoma Alternate Assessment Program may graduate with a standard diploma if they meet specific criteria including teacher recommendations, remediation completion, maintaining at least a C average, and meeting all other school district graduation requirements.

• The act becomes effective July 1, 2015, and is declared an emergency measure.