House Bill No. 1521, introduced by Representative Lowe, seeks to amend Oklahoma's education laws by enhancing curriculum standards and graduation requirements for high school students. Key provisions include the addition of computer science as an option for science class requirements and the introduction of personal financial literacy as a mandatory curriculum component, which can be satisfied through an Advanced Placement (AP) course. The bill also clarifies that certain AP seminars may count as English courses and allows for an alternate diploma for students with specific needs, ensuring their education cannot be prematurely terminated. Furthermore, it prescribes detailed curriculum units for both standard and alternate diplomas, emphasizing subjects such as aviation and emerging computer science technologies.

In addition to these changes, the bill updates subject matter standards across various disciplines, focusing on critical thinking, health literacy, and civic education. It specifies the required units in core subjects while allowing flexibility in course selection to cater to diverse educational paths. The legislation also introduces provisions for students with significant cognitive disabilities to earn an alternate diploma aligned with standard requirements and mandates that students in grades nine through twelve enroll in a minimum of six rigorous academic or vocational courses daily. The bill includes several deletions and insertions to update existing law, such as replacing sections related to the promotion system and diploma awarding, and it is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, with an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage and approval.