Oklahoma SB1632 mandates career-readiness assessments and credentials for certain students starting in the 2019-2020 school year.

Oklahoma SB1632 amends the state's education code to require career-readiness assessments and credentials for students beginning in the 2019-2020 school year. These assessments must measure foundational workplace skills, student readiness for various jobs, and specific skills like applied mathematics and critical thinking. The State Department of Education, in cooperation with the Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability, will review and approve these assessments.

Oklahoma SB1632 mandates career-readiness assessments and credentials for certain students starting in the 2019-2020 school year.

Oklahoma SB1632 amends the state's education code to require career-readiness assessments and credentials for students beginning in the 2019-2020 school year. These assessments must measure foundational workplace skills, student readiness for various jobs, and specific skills like applied mathematics and critical thinking. The State Department of Education, in cooperation with the Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability, will review and approve these assessments.