Bill No. 1938 mandates that starting in the 2025-2026 school year, all school districts in Oklahoma must conduct annual fitness assessments for students in grades three through twelve. These assessments will be approved by the State Board of Education and can be administered by trained personnel, including school nurses and physical education teachers. Importantly, students with disabilities or other conditions that warrant an exemption will not be required to participate. The State Department of Education is tasked with adopting a standardized assessment instrument that reflects current best practices in student health and physical education, focusing on factors such as aerobic capacity, body composition, and muscular strength.

Additionally, the bill requires school districts to report the results of these assessments to the State Board and the State Department of Health without identifying individual students. Parents or guardians must receive a clear summary of their child's performance, and the results will be analyzed to identify correlations with various factors, including student obesity and academic achievement. The State Board of Education is also required to submit an annual report to the Governor, who may establish recognition programs for districts that show improvement in fitness assessments, potentially offering incentives for achieving health goals.