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OK HB3700

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chad Caldwell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State educational institutions must adopt and implement a grading policy by the 2026-2027 academic year ensuring grades are evaluated solely on academic criteria including attendance, demonstrated knowledge, and ability to meet course standards

  • Student grades are prohibited from being based on opinions, beliefs, or conduct unrelated to academic situations

  • Institutions must submit verification of compliance to the State Regents for Higher Education

  • State Regents shall withhold all state-appropriated funds from any institution that fails to adopt the required policy until compliance is achieved

  • Effective date is July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause allowing immediate effect upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Higher education; requiring policy ensuring student grades are evaluated solely on an academic basis; directing the State Regents to withhold state-appropriated funds for failure to adopt a policy; effective date; emergency.

Last Action

First Reading

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Postsecondary Education2/3/2026
Education Oversight2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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