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OK SB1380

Bill

Status

Passed

6/6/2016

Primary Sponsor

John Ford

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Modifies laboratory science requirements to include one unit of life science (Biology I), one unit of physical science (Chemistry or Physics), and one unit from physical science, life science, or earth and space science domains with content and rigor above Biology I or Physical Science

  • Reduces fine arts requirement from 2 units to 1 unit in the core curriculum (subsection D), allowing courses in Visual Arts, General Music, or speech

  • Adds a new 1-unit Computer Education requirement to the core curriculum, covering computer programming, hardware, and business applications such as word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and graphics, excluding keyboarding or typing courses

  • Expands eligible courses for college preparatory/work ready curriculum by allowing Advanced Placement computer science courses to count toward mathematics requirements if taken in senior year with concurrent or prior completion of Algebra II

  • Effective date: July 1, 2018

Legislative Description

Subject matter standards; modifying the curriculum requirements for graduation. Effective date.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 06/06/2016

6/6/2016

Committee Referrals

Common Education3/21/2016
Appropriations2/22/2016
Education2/2/2016

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