House Bill No. 2395 aims to expand early childhood education programs in Oklahoma by allowing school districts to offer these programs to children as young as three years old. The bill amends existing laws to change the age requirement for participation in early childhood education programs from four years to three years, while still accommodating children up to five years of age. The State Board of Education is tasked with establishing standards for these programs, which must include certified teachers and developmentally appropriate objectives. Additionally, the bill outlines provisions for school districts to collaborate with private or public providers to deliver these programs.

The bill also modifies the eligibility criteria for early childhood education programs, ensuring that children aged three to five who have not attended public school kindergarten can enroll in half-day or full-day programs. It specifies that no child is required to attend these programs and includes provisions for children residing in districts without such programs to transfer to districts that do offer them. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage and approval.