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

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Cash help for teachers' math courses

The state can reimburse teachers up to $100 per approved math credit hour, up to 24 hours ($2,400). Lawmakers must fund the program, and Oklahoma’s per‑pupil spending must reach at least 90% of the regional average. It starts on July 1 after a January 1 state report confirms the threshold and funding.

More exam options for scholarships and classes

Schools may offer high school remediation if a student scores below 19 on the ACT or an equivalent SAT or CLT score. The Academic Scholars program accepts national college exam percentiles: 99.5–100.0 for Individual Applicants and 95.0–99.49 for Institutional Nominees. Students also must be state residents and meet GPA or class rank rules. For OHLAP, recent grads from nonaccredited schools or non-school programs with at least a 2.5 GPA can qualify with an ACT 22 or an equivalent SAT or CLT score.

Schools target higher college exam scores

District professional development must aim to raise scores on state tests and on national college entrance exams, not just the ACT. State subject standards must include a goal to improve the state’s average college entrance exam scores.

CLT must be taken in person

Students taking the Classic Learning Test (CLT) in this state must test at a brick‑and‑mortar site. Sites include public and charter schools, private schools, and colleges in the state, or other approved in‑person testing centers.

Law takes effect immediately statewide

This act takes effect right after it is passed and approved. All changes in the law start at once.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Toni Hasenbeck
Republican • House

Cosponsors

Rob Hall
Republican • House
Adam Pugh
Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 287 • No: 64

House vote • 5/15/2025

FOURTH READING

Yes: 66 • No: 15

House vote • 5/15/2025

EMERGENCY

Yes: 68 • No: 13

Senate vote • 5/8/2025

THIRD READING

Yes: 40 • No: 7

Senate vote • 4/22/2025

Committee vote: Education

Yes: 7 • No: 3

House vote • 3/11/2025

THIRD READING

Yes: 78 • No: 17

House vote • 3/4/2025

DO PASS

Yes: 21 • No: 6

House vote • 2/10/2025