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OK HB1096

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Toni Hasenbeck

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds the Classic Learning Test (CLT) as an accepted alternative to the ACT and SAT for determining eligibility for remediation courses, the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program, and the Oklahoma State Regents' Academic Scholars Program
  • Requires students taking the CLT to do so at a brick-and-mortar testing site, including public/private schools, charter schools, higher education institutions, or official testing centers
  • Replaces specific references to "ACT" with broader language referencing "nationally norm-referenced college entrance exams" throughout state education statutes
  • Changes professional development program goals from improving "ACT scores" to improving "college entrance exam scores" and updates continuing education program references from "American College Test" to "State Department of Education" recommendations
  • Effective July 1, 2025, with an emergency clause for immediate effect upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Schools; modifying goals of certain programs; modifying eligibility for certain higher education programs; adding references to Classic Learning Test; effective date; emergency.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/22/2025

5/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Education4/1/2025
Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee2/4/2025
Appropriations and Budget2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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