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OK HB3031

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Stewart

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State Department of Education must develop a common six-digit course numbering system for all public and charter schools by March 31, 2027, with implementation beginning in the 2027-2028 school year

  • The numbering system applies to all secondary-level courses eligible for high school diploma credit, including vocational, academic, elective, and apprenticeship courses aligned with Oklahoma Academic Standards

  • Schools may offer courses not aligned with Oklahoma Academic Standards by obtaining a Nonstandard Course Waiver from a review panel

  • A seven-member waiver review panel will be created with appointees from the Chancellor of Higher Education, House Speaker, Senate President Pro Tempore, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Director of Career and Technology Education, Secretary of Education, and Oklahoma State School Boards Association

  • Panel members serve at the pleasure of their appointing authority with a maximum of six consecutive years; initial appointments must be made by March 31, 2027

Legislative Description

Schools; State Department of Education; common course number system for public and charter schools; six-digit code composition recommendations; waivers for nonstandard courses; review panel; effective date.

Last Action

Remove Representative Lowe as principal House author and substitute with Representative Stewart

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee2/3/2026
Appropriations and Budget2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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