OK SB1463

Students in the 2017-2018 graduating class and beyond must demonstrate mastery of state academic content standards by achieving a proficient score on assessments adopted by the State Board of Education to receive a standard diploma

Reduces required end-of-instruction tests from seven subjects (English II, English III, U.S. History, Biology I, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) to four subjects (English II, Biology I, Algebra I, plus an assessment including a writing component)

Students who fail to achieve proficiency must receive remediation or intervention and may demonstrate mastery through alternative assessments approved by the State Board of Education

Students with IEPs under IDEA may be eligible for a standard diploma through alternate assessments if they meet criteria including teacher recommendation, completed remediation, and maintaining at least a C average in failed subjects

Students denied a standard diploma may re-enroll in their school district for remediation and have 30 days to file an appeal to the State Board of Education, which must act within 45 days