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OK HB3706

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chad Caldwell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands mandatory math proficiency screening from grades 2-5 to kindergarten through 8th grade, with screenings required at the beginning, middle, and end of each school year using State Board of Education-approved instruments

  • Requires the first screening to be administered within 30 days of the school year start, and shortens parental notification timeline for identified deficiencies from 30 days to 15 days

  • Mandates minimum weekly math instruction of 225 minutes for full-day kindergarten through grade 2 and 300 minutes for grades 3-5, with no less than 30 minutes per school day

  • Requires math intervention plans for deficient students within 30 days of identification, including identification of underdeveloped skills and description of research-based intervention services

  • Requires teacher preparation programs to train candidates in using student data for instructional decisions, and professional development must integrate data from screening instruments to inform instruction

Legislative Description

Education; math proficiency screenings; requirements; additional grade levels; timeline; professional development for teachers; allocation of monies; requirements for teacher candidates; effective date; emergency.

Last Action

Authored by Senator Seifried (principal Senate author)

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee2/13/2026
Appropriations and Budget2/12/2026
Common Education2/3/2026
Education Oversight2/3/2026

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