Senate Bill No. 711 amends Section 1210.545 of the Oklahoma School Testing Program to update the accountability measures for school grading. The bill replaces the previous requirement of including chronic absenteeism in school grades with the inclusion of climate surveys administered to students, school staff, and parents or legal guardians. Additionally, it allows elementary, middle, and high school sites to earn bonus points for providing in-person classroom instruction beyond the mandated requirements. The bill also mandates that the annual report will indicate whether a school's performance has improved, remained the same, or declined compared to the previous year.

The bill further clarifies that the grading system will be based on a multi-measure approach, with at least 70% of the overall grade derived from indicators such as statewide assessments, graduation rates, and academic measures, while allowing for a maximum of 30% from additional measures of school quality or student success. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025, and an emergency clause is included to ensure the bill takes effect immediately upon passage and approval.