Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma HB3705: Schools; Parental Choice Tax Credit Program; increasing the amount of credits authorized.
Status: Signed into law, May 4, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to schools; amending Section 2, Chapter 278, O.S.L. 2023, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 295, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 28-101), which relates to the Parental Choice Tax Credit Program; increasing the amount of credits authorized for 2027 fiscal year and subsequent fiscal years. SUBJECT: Schools.
From the enrolled text, April 27, 2026:
An Act relating to schools; amending Section 2, Chapter 278, O.S.L. 2023, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 295, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 28-101), which relates to the Parental Choice Tax Credit Program; increasing the amount of credits authorized for 2027 fiscal year and subsequent fiscal years. SUBJECT: Schools SECTION 1. AMENDATORY Section 2, Chapter 278, O.S.L. 2023, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 295, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 28-101), is amended to read as follows: Section 28-101. A. As used in the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Act: 1. "Accrediting association" means a recognized legal entity that meets the accreditation requirements set by the State Board of Education, another accrediting association approved by the State Board of Education, or a legal entity that accredits education organizations in multiple states, whose purpose is to verify that an education program meets or exceeds predetermined criteria, and monitor the education organization during the time it is accredited by completing regular reevaluations and on-site inspections of the education program; 2. "Commission" means the Oklahoma Tax Commission; 3. "Curriculum" means a complete course of study for a particular content area or grade level; 4. "Department" means the State Department of Education; 5. "Education service provider" means a person, business, public school district, public charter school, magnet …
Sponsors
- Chad Caldwell (R, HD-040)
- Julie Daniels (R, SD-029)
- Caldwell (R) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Approved by Governor 05/01/2026
- : Sent to Governor
- : Enrolled measure signed, returned to House
- : Enrolled, signed, to Senate
- : Referred for enrollment
- : Engrossed measure signed, returned to House
- : Measure passed: Ayes: 39 Nays: 9
- : General Order, Considered
- : Placed on General Order
- : Reported Do Pass Rules committee; CR filed
Votes
- Third Reading (April 27, 2026): 39 yea, 9 nay, passed
- Senate Rules Committee (April 20, 2026): 13 yea, 3 nay, passed
- Third Reading (April 9, 2026): 70 yea, 19 nay, passed
- Floor Vote (March 4, 2026): 18 yea, 6 nay, passed
- Floor Vote (February 9, 2026): 7 yea, 4 nay, passed
Subjects: Education, Taxation
Common questions
- What is HB3705?
- HB3705 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Schools; Parental Choice Tax Credit Program; increasing the amount of credits authorized.
- What does HB3705 do?
- In its own words: An Act relating to schools; amending Section 2, Chapter 278, O.S.L. 2023, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 295, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 28-101), which relates to the Parental Choice Tax Credit Program; increasing the amount of credits authorized for 2027 fiscal year and subsequent fiscal years. SUBJECT: Schools.
- What is the status of HB3705?
- Signed into law as of May 4, 2026. Latest action: Approved by Governor 05/01/2026 (May 4, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB3705?
- Caldwell (R), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB3705?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HB3705&Session=2600
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