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OK SB1897

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Adam Pugh

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State Board of Education must amend Oklahoma's ESSA consolidated state plan to allow public school districts to choose from a list of approved assessments for students in grades 9-12, with the amendment submitted to the U.S. Department of Education by August 1, 2026

  • Board must issue a new request for proposals to select additional ESSA-compliant assessments that districts may use for high school students in grades 9-12

  • Approved alternative assessments will be published on the State Department of Education website and available for use beginning with the 2027-2028 school year

  • School districts that select an assessment from the approved list must administer the same assessment to all students in grades 9-12

  • Act becomes effective July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Student assessments; directing the State Board of Education to amend certain state plan; directing the Board to issue a request for proposals for certain assessments. Effective date. Emergency.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Education

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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