SB589

Schools; adding course to fulfill English unit or set of competencies requirement for graduation. Effective date. Emergency.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma SB589 updates high school graduation requirements, including adding a course to fulfill English unit or set of competencies.

Oklahoma SB589 amends the curriculum requirements for graduation from public high schools. It adds an English course to fulfill the English unit or set of competencies requirement. Students must complete four units or sets of competencies of English, including Grammar, Composition, Literature, or any English course approved for college admission requirements. The bill also outlines requirements in mathematics, science, social studies, arts, and computer education or world language.

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Education Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 11, 2025

Senate

Remove as author Senator Seifried; authored by Senator Reinhardt

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Education

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

First Reading