Oklahoma SB711: Schools; modifying calculation of the certain adjusted cohort graduation rates; modifying calculation of Oklahoma School Testing Program annual reports. Effective date. Emergency.

What the bill says

An Act relating to schools; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3-151.1, which relates to high school graduation rates; modifying calculation of the fouryear and extended-year adjusted cohort graduation rates; prohibiting certain student transfers after certain date from being included in certain rate; updating statutory references; updating statutory language; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 1210.545, which relates to annual school reports for the Oklahoma School Testing Program; prohibiting chronic absenteeism from being included in certain measure…

From the enrolled text, May 22, 2025:

An Act relating to schools; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3-151.1, which relates to high school graduation rates; modifying calculation of the fouryear and extended-year adjusted cohort graduation rates; prohibiting certain student transfers after certain date from being included in certain rate; updating statutory references; updating statutory language; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 1210.545, which relates to annual school reports for the Oklahoma School Testing Program; prohibiting chronic absenteeism from being included in certain measure; removing language requiring the percentage of certain grade to be based on certain indicators; directing certain number of points to be provided based on school site performance in certain areas; expanding items to be included as postsecondary opportunities; allowing school sites to be eligible for bonus points based on certain in-person classroom instruction and improvement in certain rate; directing the State Board of Education to amend and submit certain plan by certain date; updating statutory language; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Schools SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3-151.1, is amended to read as follows: Section 3-151.1. A. For purposes of establishing a uniform and accurate definition of high school graduation rate for school districts and secondary schools in the this state, the State Board of Education shall adopt and implement a four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate and an extended-year …

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