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OK SB1193

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Adam Pugh

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals the general fund carryover penalty that reduced State Aid for school districts exceeding specified fund balance limits (ranging from 17% to 48% depending on district size) for two consecutive years

  • Eliminates subsection G of Section 18-200.1, which contained the carryover limit tables, penalty notification procedures, and various exemptions for districts receiving tax settlements, FEMA settlements, or gross production revenue increases

  • Removes the provision allowing State Aid advances to school districts for early childhood program startup costs (up to per-pupil State Aid amount for anticipated Head Start eligible students)

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026, with emergency clause allowing immediate implementation upon passage and approval

  • Received "Do Pass as Amended" recommendation from Senate Education Committee on February 10, 2026

Legislative Description

School funding; removing limitations on school district general fund carryover and penalties for exceeding limitations. Effective date. Emergency.

Last Action

Coauthored by Representative Moore (principal House author)

3/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/10/2026
Education2/3/2026

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