Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma SJR20: Joint resolution; disapproving in whole certain subject matter standards.
Status: Introduced, April 29, 2025
What the bill says
A Joint Resolution disapproving in whole certain subject matter standards approved by the State Board of Education; and directing distribution.
From the introduced text, April 24, 2025:
A Joint Resolution disapproving in whole certain subject matter standards approved by the State Board of Education; and directing distribution. WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 11-103.6a-1 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes, all subject matter standards and revisions to the standards adopted by the State Board of Education are subject to legislative review; and WHEREAS, three newly sworn-in members of the State Board of Education were sent the proposed subject matter standards via email at 4:01 p.m. on February 26, 2025; and WHEREAS, the State Board of Education meeting to consider adoption of the subject matter standards was scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on February 27, 2025; and WHEREAS, questions exist regarding the transparency of the subject matter standard adoption process; and Req. No. 2068 Page 1 WHEREAS, given the magnitude of the decision facing State Board of Education members to adopt subject matter standards for all public schools in this state; and WHEREAS, given the significant cost, estimated to be Thirtythree Million Dollars ($33,000,000.00), to implement the subject matter standards through development of new curriculum and the purchase of new textbooks; and WHEREAS, Governor J. Kevin Stitt and the three newly sworn-in members of the State Board of Education have requested that the subject matter standards be returned to the State Board of Education for proper review and consideration. NOW, …
Sponsors
- Josh West (R, HD-005)
- Tammy West (R, HD-084)
- Ronny Johns (R, HD-025)
- Daniel Pae (R, HD-062)
- Danny Sterling (R, HD-027)
- Judd Strom (R, HD-010)
- Anthony Moore (R, HD-057)
- Nick Archer (R, HD-055)
- Adam Pugh (R, SD-041) · primary sponsor
- Dick Lowe (R, HD-056)
- Bob Culver (R, HD-004)
- Robert Manger (R, HD-101)
Latest actions
- : Remove as coauthor Representative(s) Culver
- : Remove as coauthor Representative(s) Manger
- : Coauthored by Representative Manger
- : Coauthored by Representative Strom
- : Coauthored by Representative West (Josh)
- : Coauthored by Representative Culver
- : Placed on General Order
- : Coauthored by Representative Archer
- : Coauthored by Representative Pae
- : Coauthored by Representative Johns
Common questions
- What is SJR20?
- SJR20 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Joint resolution; disapproving in whole certain subject matter standards.
- What does SJR20 do?
- In its own words: A Joint Resolution disapproving in whole certain subject matter standards approved by the State Board of Education; and directing distribution.
- What is the status of SJR20?
- Introduced as of April 29, 2025. Latest action: Remove as coauthor Representative(s) Culver (April 29, 2025).
- Who sponsored SJR20?
- Adam Pugh (R, SD-041), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SJR20?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SJR20&Session=2600
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