HB3019

Schools; phasing in a reduction to the maximum number of students allowed per class in kindergarten through fifth grades; exceptions; effective date; emergency.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma HB3019 phases in reduced class sizes for kindergarten through fifth grades, sets penalties for non-compliance, and declares an emergency.

Oklahoma HB3019 mandates a phased reduction in the maximum number of students per class in kindergarten through fifth grades. Starting with the 2026-2027 school year, no child should be in a class with more than 22 students. This limit drops to 20 students for the 2027-2028 school year and further to 18 students from the 2028-2029 school year onward. The bill also eliminates certain exceptions to class size limits and requires teacher assistants for specific class sizes. Non-compliant school districts face penalties, including reductions in state aid and potential denial of accreditation.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee: DO PASS

10 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 9

9:30 AM

House A&B Education Subcommittee Hearing

History

Feb 10

House

Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee

Feb 3

House

Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget

Feb 3

House

Referred to Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee