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OK SB1357

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carri Hicks

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3-110.1 to require the Legislature to provide dollar-for-dollar matching funds for federal grants received through the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act

  • Funds support school districts offering courses leading to high school equivalency diplomas

  • If federal funding for the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act is discontinued with no successor program, the state must continue funding at twice the last full year of federal grant funds received

  • State Board of Career and Technology Education retains authority to promulgate rules for fund distribution

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

Legislative Description

Adult education and family literacy matching funds; providing certain matching funds and contingency funding. Effective date. Emergency.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Education Committee then to Appropriations Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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