Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma SB1497: Graduation requirements; modifying requirements for alternate diploma; conforming language. Effective date. Emergency.
Status: In committee, March 10, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to graduation requirements; amending O.S. 2021, Section 11-103.6, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 264, O.S.L. 2024 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 11-103.6), which relates to curriculum requirements for graduation; modifying requirements for alternate diploma; conforming language; updating statutory language; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 1210.508, as last amended by Section 10, Chapter 492, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1210.508), which relates to the statewide system of student assessments…
From the engrossed text, March 4, 2026:
An Act relating to graduation requirements; amending O.S. 2021, Section 11-103.6, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 264, O.S.L. 2024 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 11-103.6), which relates to curriculum requirements for graduation; modifying requirements for alternate diploma; conforming language; updating statutory language; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 1210.508, as last amended by Section 10, Chapter 492, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1210.508), which relates to the statewide system of student assessments; making certain assessment requirements applicable to students seeking an alternate diploma; updating statutory language; repealing 70 O.S. 2021, Section 11-103.6, as last amended by Section 166, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 11-103.6), which relates to curriculum requirements for graduation; repealing 70 O.S. 2021, Section 11103.6, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 384, O.S.L. 2024 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 11-103.6), which relates to curriculum requirements for graduation; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 70 O.S. 2021, Section 11-103.6, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 264, O.S.L. 2024 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 11-103.6), is amended to read as follows: Section 11-103.6. A. 1. The State Board of Education shall adopt subject matter standards for instruction of students in the SENATE FLOOR VERSION - …