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OK SB1360

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ally Seifried

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State Department of Education shall establish a three-year pilot program (2026-2029) using mathematics instructional teams to support school districts, with eligibility expanding from districts with students in the lowest 10% on statewide math assessments in year one to the lowest 30% by year three.

  • Creates an Office of Mathematics Improvement within the State Department of Education, led by a Director with elementary mathematics teaching and specialist experience, to oversee implementation of screening instruments, professional development, and the Oklahoma Math Achievement and Proficiency Act.

  • Requires students in grades 2-5 to be screened for math proficiency at the beginning, middle, and end of each school year using State Board-approved instruments, with students not meeting grade-level targets receiving individual math intervention plans within 30 days of identification.

  • Students in grades 2-5 not meeting grade-level targets after beginning-of-year screening must be screened for dyscalculia, with the State Board developing policies for screening processes, parent notification, and progress monitoring by December 31, 2025.

  • Pilot program report due to the Governor and Legislature by December 31, 2029, including evaluation by participating districts, data on student math proficiency impacts, and policy recommendations; act takes effect July 1, 2026 with emergency provisions.

Legislative Description

Mathematics instruction; directing the State Department of Education to establish certain pilot program; directing the Department to establish an Office of Mathematics Improvement. Effective date. Emergency.

Last Action

Placed on General Order

3/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/10/2026
Education2/3/2026

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