The bill establishes the Oklahoma High Dosage Tutoring Program, which targets students in grades K-8 who are at least half a grade level behind in mathematics or English language arts (ELA). It requires participating school districts to conduct in-person tutoring sessions for a minimum of three hours per week during designated periods in the fall and spring semesters. School districts must assess students' academic growth and report the results to the State Department of Education. Priority for participation is given to districts needing additional support under federal law, and tutors can earn bonuses based on the number of cohorts they educate and the academic progress of their students. Additionally, the bill creates the High Dosage Tutoring Revolving Fund to support the program financially, allowing for the use of funds without fiscal year limitations.

The bill also amends existing laws regarding teacher compensation by introducing a new stipend structure for advanced, lead, and master teacher certifications, replacing previous salary increase requirements. The stipends, funded through state lottery dollars, are set at $3,000 for advanced certificates, $5,000 for lead certificates, and $10,000 for master certificates, and will be paid directly to teachers through their school districts. Importantly, these stipends will not be included in salary calculations for minimum salary schedules or retirement benefits. The bill emphasizes local control and flexibility in evaluating teachers for these certifications and stipulates that if a teacher changes school districts, the new district must approve the contract terms related to these stipends. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on July 1, 2025.