All Roll Calls
Yes: 240 • No: 64
OklahomaHB 1096Oklahoma 2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Schools; modifying goals of certain programs; modifying eligibility for certain higher education programs; adding references to Classic Learning Test; effective date; emergency.
Sponsored By: Toni Hasenbeck (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Senate Committee
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Bill Overview
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6 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
Up to $2,400 for math teacher courses
The state pays up to $100 per college credit for math courses, up to 24 credits ($2,400). This helps teachers earn math certification or competency. Teachers who must become certified get priority. The program starts only after lawmakers fund it and state per‑pupil spending reaches at least 90% of the regional average. The State Board reports by January 1 if that level is met. The program begins the following July 1 after the first report that confirms the threshold and funding.
CLT counts for state college aid
For certain Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program paths, a CLT score that equals an ACT 22 meets the test rule. The State Regents set the exact CLT score that counts. This applies to students who graduated within the past three years from a nonaccredited high school or who completed the specified alternative program.
Remedial classes after low test scores
School districts may offer a remediation class for high school students who score below 19 on the ACT or an equivalent SAT or CLT score. The district chooses whether to offer the class. Teachers for these classes do not have to be certified in the subjects tested on those exams.
CLT testing must be in person
If you take the Classic Learning Test (CLT) in Oklahoma, you must test at a physical site. At‑home or online CLT testing is not allowed. The law also defines the CLT and what counts as a testing site, including schools, colleges, and independent testing centers.
Limits and new rules for teacher training
School boards must run professional development for teachers and administrators based on a local committee’s plan. The committee includes parents and others, and most members are classroom teachers. Committees must use student data each year and aim for higher test scores, smaller gaps, more graduates, and less college remediation. Required training includes child abuse reporting in year one and every five years; autism training for early grades staff at least every three years; and yearly dyslexia training that also covers dysgraphia. If a district includes racial and ethnic education, teachers must take that training as often as the local board sets. Districts may use the district, state agencies, colleges, or private groups to provide training. No more than 150 hours of required training can be imposed in any five-year period.
Law takes effect now and July 2025
The act lists July 1, 2025, as its general start date. It also declares an emergency, so the law is in force upon passage and approval.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Toni Hasenbeck
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Chuck Hall
Republican • Senate
Adam Pugh
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/15/2025
Top_of_Page
Yes: 66 • No: 15
House vote • 5/15/2025
EMERGENCY
Yes: 68 • No: 13
Senate vote • 5/8/2025
THIRD READING
Yes: 0 • No: 7
Senate vote • 4/22/2025
Top_of_Page
Yes: 0 • No: 3
House vote • 3/11/2025
Top_of_Page
Yes: 78 • No: 17
House vote • 3/4/2025
DO PASS
Yes: 21 • No: 6
House vote • 2/10/2025
DO PASS
Yes: 7 • No: 3
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor 05/22/2025
5/27/2025HouseSent to Governor
5/19/2025HouseEnrolled measure signed, returned to House
5/19/2025SenateEnrolled, signed, to Senate
5/19/2025HouseReferred for enrollment
5/15/2025HouseFourth Reading, Measure and Emergency Passed: Ayes: 66 Nays: 15; Ayes: 68 Nays: 13
5/15/2025HouseCoauthored by Representative(s) Hall
5/15/2025HouseSA's read, adopted
5/15/2025HouseSA's received
5/12/2025HouseEngrossed to House
5/12/2025SenateReferred for engrossment
5/8/2025SenateMeasure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 40 Nays: 7
5/8/2025SenateGeneral Order, Amended
5/8/2025SenatePlaced on General Order
4/24/2025SenateReported Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Education committee; CR filed
4/22/2025SenateSecond Reading referred to Education
4/1/2025SenateFirst Reading
3/12/2025SenateEngrossed, signed, to Senate
3/12/2025HouseReferred for engrossment
3/11/2025HouseThird Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 78 Nays: 17
3/11/2025HouseGeneral Order
3/11/2025HouseAuthored by Senator Pugh (principal Senate author)
3/5/2025HouseCR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Appropriations and Budget Committee
3/5/2025HouseRecommendation to the full committee; Do Pass Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee
2/10/2025HouseReferred to Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee
2/4/2025House
Bill Text
Enrolled (final version)
5/19/2025
Amended And Engrossed
5/12/2025
Floor (Senate)
4/23/2025
Senate Committee Report
4/22/2025
Senate Committee Substitute for House Bill
4/22/2025
Engrossed
3/12/2025
Floor (House)
3/7/2025
House Committee Report
3/5/2025
House Committee Substitute
3/5/2025
House Committee Report
2/10/2025
Introduced
1/8/2025
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