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OK HB3026
Bill
Status
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jason Lowe
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AI Summary
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School districts must adopt a policy allowing children of U.S. allied nations' military members stationed at Oklahoma installations (Fort Sill, Tinker AFB, Altus AFB, Vance AFB, McAlester Army Ammunition Plant) to qualify for kindergarten if they turn 5 during the school year, rather than by September 1
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Parents must have an Invitational Travel Order to be stationed at an Oklahoma military installation to qualify for the age exception
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Amends 70 O.S. 2021, Section 18-108, which governs free public kindergarten requirements in Oklahoma
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Effective date is July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause allowing immediate effect upon passage and approval
Legislative Description
Schools; requiring school districts to set different kindergarten age requirements for international military dependents; effective date; emergency.
Last Action
Coauthored by Representative Menz
3/11/2026