This bill revises Oklahoma's public high school graduation requirements, introducing a new alternate diploma pathway and updating curriculum standards. It repeals previous versions of Section 11-103.6, which detailed graduation curriculum requirements, and establishes a new graduation track for students in grades eight through twelve starting in the 2024-2025 school year. Students must complete a minimum of twenty-three curriculum units, including specific competencies in English, mathematics, science, social studies, and personal financial literacy. The bill also emphasizes critical thinking, health literacy, and civics education to prepare students for active citizenship and postsecondary education.

Additionally, the bill outlines specific requirements for students pursuing an alternate diploma, including participation in the Oklahoma Alternate Assessment Program (OAAP) and completion of designated units in various subjects. It allows for academic credit for vocational-technical courses and internet-based courses taught by certified teachers. The assessment requirements are modified to enable students to earn either a standard or alternate diploma based on their performance on state assessments, with provisions for necessary remediation for those not meeting proficiency levels. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 70-1210.508