SB1497

Graduation requirements; modifying requirements for alternate diploma; conforming language. Effective date. Emergency.

Introduced·2/2/26

Oklahoma SB1497 modifies graduation requirements, including curriculum units and sets of competencies, and updates language related to alternate.

Oklahoma SB1497 amends the curriculum requirements for graduation, specifying the units or sets of competencies students must complete in various subjects to earn a standard or alternate diploma. It details the subjects, including English, mathematics, science, social studies, and others, and outlines the specific competencies required in each. The bill also modifies the requirements for an alternate diploma, ensuring it is standards-based and aligned with a standard diploma.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate: Education Committee: DO PASS

9 Yea

RDRRDRRDR

0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 3

10:00 AM

Senate Education 2ND REVISED Hearing

History

Mar 10

Senate

Coauthored by Representative Lowe (principal House author)

Mar 5

Senate

Placed on General Order

Mar 3

Senate

Reported Do Pass Education committee; CR filed