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OK SB1334

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carri Hicks

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Limits the State Board of Education to approving no more than three reading screening instruments for K-3 students, changing from the previous requirement of "no fewer than three," effective 2026-2027 school year

  • Requires approved screening instruments to be aligned with the science of reading, adding this criterion to existing requirements for assessing phonological awareness, decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension

  • Mandates that student data profiles identify evidence-based supports to address identified points of need, in addition to existing requirements for identifying instructional needs and achievement levels

  • Updates school year references from 180 days/1,080 hours to 181 days/1,086 hours for tutorial instruction that cannot count toward required school year minimums

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause for immediate effect upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Strong Readers Act; modifying number of screening instruments to be approved; modifying criteria for approval. Effective date. Emergency.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Education

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/3/2026

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