This bill establishes a new framework for assigning grade levels to students in public secondary schools in Oklahoma based on the number of course credits they have earned. Starting with students entering ninth grade in the 2025-2026 school year, students will be categorized as follows: those with 0 to 6 credits will be classified as freshmen, 7 to 12 credits as sophomores, 13 to 18 credits as juniors, and 19 or more credits as seniors. Additionally, students who do not earn enough credits to advance to the next grade level by the end of the school year will remain in their current grade category.
Furthermore, the bill mandates that school districts provide specific information on report cards for students in grades nine through twelve. This information must include the number of earned credits, the student's grade level based on earned credits, outstanding graduation requirements, and the anticipated graduation date. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage and approval.