SB1896

Strong Readers Act; requiring retention of certain third-grade students who have not demonstrated certain proficiency and do not qualify for certain exemption. Effective date. Emergency.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma SB1896 mandates retention of third-grade students who fail to demonstrate reading proficiency and do not qualify for exemptions.

Oklahoma SB1896, the Strong Readers Act, requires third-grade students to be retained if they do not demonstrate reading proficiency through approved screening instruments and statewide assessments. Exemptions apply to students with certain conditions, such as English language learners with less than two years of instruction or students with disabilities. The bill mandates intensive intervention services for students identified with reading deficiencies and requires school districts to develop and submit annual plans to the State Board of Education.

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Education Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 3

Senate

Second Reading referred to Education

Feb 2

Senate

First Reading

Feb 2

Senate

Authored by Senator Standridge