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OklahomaHB 4030Oklahoma 2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Education; apportionment of certain appropriated funds; purposes for allocated funds; effective date; emergency.
Sponsored By: Trey Caldwell (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Senate Committee
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Bill Overview
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19 provisions identified: 17 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
More support for school employee benefits
The law funds about $420.6 million for health benefit allowances for certified school employees. It also provides $6.5 million for the public school paid maternity leave fund. Funds start July 1, 2026 for the year ending June 30, 2027.
More state aid for public schools
The law provides about $3.10 billion for State Aid to public schools. Money is available beginning July 1, 2026 for the year ending June 30, 2027. Districts use it to keep classes, buses, and services running.
Education budget rules and cash flow
The State Board must budget about $5.05 billion by category and set outcome measures. The Board can ask OMES to move funds and request early tax transfers to ease cash flow. New federal awards after July 1, 2026 can be exempted after a 12‑day review, with OMES notice within 18 days. The Board can reduce or withhold state aid to enforce this law. The law also provides $2 million to carry out Senate Bill 1614.
More health and retirement support for school staff
The law provides $261.7 million for health benefit allowances for school support staff. It also sends $35 million for teachers’ retirement credits to the Teachers’ Retirement System. Another $3.25 million goes into the system’s dedicated revenue fund. All funds set aside for the Teachers’ Retirement Credit are moved into the retirement system. Money applies for the year ending June 30, 2027, starting July 1, 2026.
More reading help for young students
The law funds $43.75 million for the Strong Readers Act and $5 million for literacy coaches. It also funds $2.84 million to mail one free book a month to children birth to age five, and $2.7 million for decodable books and family supports. Money is available July 1, 2026 for the year ending June 30, 2027. Strong Readers funds must be spent under the existing program rules.
Alternative education and tutoring support
The law provides $14 million to run the statewide alternative education system and encourage district participation. It requires those funds to follow the alternative education law. It also gives $200,000 to a tuition‑free nonprofit program with counseling and $159,581 for a university tutoring partnership. Funds start July 1, 2026 for the year ending June 30, 2027.
Early childhood and early intervention funds
The law provides $16.73 million for Early Intervention and sends it to the Early Intervention Revolving Fund. The money is for direct SoonerStart services, not extra admin or indirect costs. It also funds $15 million for early childhood programs under state law. Funds start July 1, 2026 for the year ending June 30, 2027.
Grants for school buildings and safety
The law funds $125 million for Redbud School Grants and $50 million for school security. Funds start July 1, 2026 for the year ending June 30, 2027. Schools can improve facilities and safety measures for students and staff.
Money for textbooks and materials
The law provides $45.19 million for textbooks and classroom materials. Funds are available July 1, 2026 for the year ending June 30, 2027. Districts use this money to buy current books and learning tools.
State tests, screeners, and data tools
The law funds statewide tests for grades 3–12 and sets spending rules for them. It provides $4.0 million for math and reading screeners and $1.5 million to continue classroom‑level data software. It adds $250,000 for career readiness tests. Funds start July 1, 2026 for the year ending June 30, 2027.
AP help for students and teachers
The law provides $1,559,863 for Advanced Placement help. Money can help low‑income students with AP costs, start new AP classes, and train AP teachers. Funds are available July 1, 2026 for the year ending June 30, 2027.
Support for school meals
The law provides $3,140,137 to match or supplement school lunch programs. Money is available July 1, 2026 for the year ending June 30, 2027. This helps districts keep or expand meal access for students.
Teacher training, bonuses, and student teacher pay
The law provides $5 million to train teachers in reading instruction. It adds $500,000 for teacher training on positive classroom skills. It sets aside $4.25 million for annual bonuses to certified school psychologists, speech-language pathologists, and audiologists, paid from a certification fund. It provides $2.65 million to pay eligible student teachers. Funds are available beginning July 1, 2026, for the year ending June 30, 2027.
Arts and agriculture learning programs
The law gives $320,000 to the Oklahoma Arts Institute and $38,000 to Ag in the Classroom. Funds start July 1, 2026 for the year ending June 30, 2027. These programs support student learning and enrichment.
Funds to run the Education Department
The law gives $18.3 million to run the State Department of Education. The money supports administration and staff for the year ending June 30, 2027. Funds start July 1, 2026.
Loans for charter school buildings
The law provides $5 million to the revolving loan fund for charter school capital costs. Money is available July 1, 2026 for the year ending June 30, 2027. Charter schools can use the fund to finance building and other capital projects.
Math achievement programs in schools
The law provides $7.5 million for the Math Achievement and Proficiency Program. Funds are available July 1, 2026 for the year ending June 30, 2027. Schools use the money to boost math skills.
Small transfers for consolidation and vision checks
The law transfers $3.25 million to the School Consolidation Assistance Fund. It also appropriates $81,072 to the State Board and transfers $81,072 to the Binocular Screening Revolving Fund. Funds apply to the year ending June 30, 2027.
Cuts kick in if education funds fall short
If education funds in this act are not enough, each qualifying school district takes a proportional cut. This excludes the main Financial Support of Public Schools line. If money for teachers’ retirement credits comes up short, the Department may reduce listed program lines in equal shares until the credits are fully paid. These safety‑valve cuts apply beginning July 1, 2026, for the year ending June 30, 2027.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Trey Caldwell
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Chuck Hall
Republican • Senate
John Haste
Republican • Senate
John Kane
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/16/2026
THIRD READING
Yes: 0 • No: 5
House vote • 4/14/2026
Top_of_Page
Yes: 93 • No: 1
House vote • 4/13/2026
DO PASS
Yes: 24 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/13/2026
Top_of_Page
Yes: 0 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor 04/22/2026
4/22/2026HouseSent to Governor
4/16/2026HouseEnrolled measure signed, returned to House
4/16/2026SenateEnrolled, signed, to Senate
4/16/2026HouseReferred for enrollment
4/16/2026HouseEngrossed measure signed, returned to House
4/16/2026SenateMeasure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 39 Nays: 5
4/16/2026SenateJCR adopted
4/16/2026SenateDirect to Calendar
4/15/2026SenateFirst Reading
4/14/2026SenateEngrossed, signed, to Senate
4/14/2026HouseReferred for engrossment
4/14/2026HouseThird Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 93 Nays: 1
4/14/2026HouseJCR adopted
4/14/2026HouseGeneral Order
4/14/2026HouseEmergency added
4/13/2026HouseJCR; Do pass, amended by committee substitute Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget
4/13/2026HouseSecond Reading referred to Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget
2/3/2026HouseCoauthored by Senator(s) Haste
2/2/2026HouseAuthored by Senator Hall (principal Senate author)
2/2/2026HouseAuthored by Representative Caldwell (Trey), Kane
2/2/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/2/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled (final version)
4/16/2026
Engrossed
4/14/2026
Floor (House)
4/13/2026
House Committee Substitute
4/13/2026
House Joint Committee Report
4/13/2026
Introduced
1/15/2026
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