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OK SB243
Bill
AI Summary
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State Department of Education must establish the School Innovation Grant Program to provide one-time grants to school districts for implementing educational innovations, including curriculum, equipment, and instructional technology purchases
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Grant applications reviewed on first-come, first-served basis, with Department representatives meeting with applicants before making recommendations to the State Board of Education for approval
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Funds allocated by district size: 40% to districts with fewer than 1,000 students (ADM), 30% to districts with 1,000-2,499 students, and 30% to districts with 2,500+ students
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Creates the School Innovation Revolving Fund in the State Treasury as a continuing fund not subject to fiscal year limitations
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Department must collect outcome data one year after implementation and report to the Governor, Senate President Pro Tempore, and House Speaker on recipients, funding amounts, innovations implemented, and impacts on districts, students, and staff
Legislative Description
Schools; directing the State Department of Education to establish the School Innovation Grant Program; providing application process. Effective date. Emergency.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Education Committee then to Appropriations Committee
2/4/2025