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OK HB3706
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Chad Caldwell
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Requires math intervention plans for deficient students within 30 days of identification, including identification of underdeveloped skills and description of research-based intervention services
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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