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1                   STATE OF OKLAHOMA

2   1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025)

3 HOUSE BILL 2269               By: Miller

4

5

6                   AS INTRODUCED

7   An Act relating to schools; amending 70 O.S. 2021,

    Section 11-103.6, as last amended by Section 1,

8   Chapter 384, O.S.L. 2024 (70 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section

    11-103.6), which relates to subject matter standards;

9   requiring school districts to waive Oklahoma history

    requirements for certain students of military

10  families who have completed a similar course;

    allowing school discretion for military family

11  students to substitute certain coursework for course

    credit; allowing certain military family students to

12  only complete minimum graduation requirements if they

    have earned extra credits at another school;

13  providing an effective date; and declaring an

    emergency.

14

15

16 BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:

17  SECTION 1.      AMENDATORY  70 O.S. 2021, Section 11-103.6, as

18 last amended by Section 1, Chapter 384, O.S.L. 2024 (70 O.S. Supp.

19 2024, Section 11-103.6), is amended to read as follows:

20  Section 11-103.6. A. 1. The State Board of Education shall

21 adopt subject matter standards for instruction of students in the

22 public schools of this state that are necessary to ensure there is

23 attainment of desired levels of competencies in a variety of areas

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1 to include language, mathematics, science, social studies,

2 communication, and health and physical education.

3   2. School districts shall develop and implement curriculum,

4 courses and instruction in order to ensure that students meet the

5 skills and competencies as set forth in this section and in the

6 subject matter standards adopted by the State Board of Education.

7   3. All students shall gain literacy at the elementary and

8 secondary levels. Students shall develop skills in reading,

9 writing, speaking, computing, and critical thinking. For purposes

10 of this section, critical thinking means a manner of analytical

11 thinking which is logical and uses linear factual analysis to reach

12 a conclusion. They shall learn about cultures and environments -

13 their own and those of others with whom they share the earth. All

14 students shall receive the instruction needed to lead healthy and

15 physically active lifestyles. Students, therefore, shall study

16 social studies, literature, languages, the arts, health,

17 mathematics, and science. Such curricula shall provide for the

18 teaching of a hands-on career exploration program in cooperation

19 with technology center schools.

20  4. The subject matter standards shall be designed to teach the

21 competencies for which students shall be tested as provided in

22 Section 1210.508 of this title and shall be designed to prepare all

23 students for active citizenship, employment, and/or successful

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1 completion of postsecondary education without the need for remedial

2 coursework at the postsecondary level.

3   5. The subject matter standards shall be designed with rigor as

4 defined in paragraph 6 of subsection F of this section.

5   6. The subject matter standards for English Language Arts shall

6 give Classic Literature and nonfiction literature equal

7 consideration to other literature. In addition, emphasis shall be

8 given to the study of complete works of literature.

9   7. At a minimum, the subject matter standards for mathematics

10 shall require mastery of the standard algorithms in mathematics,

11 which is the most logical, efficient way of solving a problem that

12 consistently works, and for students to attain fluency in Euclidian

13 geometry.

14  8. The subject matter standards for history, social studies,

15 and United States Government shall include the content of the United

16 States naturalization test, with an emphasis on the specific content

17 of the test and the ideas and concepts it references. The United

18 States naturalization test shall be made available in physical and

19 electronic online formats as an optional assessment tool for

20 teachers.

21  9. The subject matter standards for United States Government

22 shall include an emphasis on civics. For the purposes of this

23 section, "civics" means the study of the rights and duties of

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1 Oklahoma and United States citizens and of how those governments

2 work.

3   10. The subject matter standards for health and physical

4 education shall include but not be limited to the domains of

5 physical, emotional, social, and intellectual health. Health

6 literacy shall include the ability to obtain, process, and

7 understand basic health information and services needed to make

8 appropriate health decisions. Health shall also include the

9 importance of proper nutrition and exercise, mental health and

10 wellness, substance abuse, coping skills for understanding and

11 managing trauma, establishing and maintaining positive

12 relationships, and responsible decision making. Physical literacy

13 shall include the ability to move with competence and confidence in

14 a wide variety of physical activities in multiple environments that

15 benefit the healthy development of the whole person.

16  B. Subject to the provisions of subsection C or subsection D of

17 this section, in order to graduate from a public high school

18 accredited by the State Board of Education with a standard diploma,

19 students enrolled in grades eight through twelve in the 2024-2025

20 school year shall complete the following college preparatory/work

21 ready curriculum units or sets of competencies at the secondary

22 level:

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1   1. Four units or sets of competencies of English to include

2 Grammar, Composition, Literature, or any English course approved for

3 college admission requirements;

4   2. Three units or sets of competencies of mathematics, limited

5 to Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Math Analysis,

6 Calculus, Advanced Placement Statistics, or any mathematics course

7 with content and/or rigor above Algebra I and approved for college

8 admission requirements;

9   3. Three units or sets of competencies of laboratory science

10 approved for college admission requirements including one unit or

11 set of competencies of life science meeting the standards for

12 Biology I; one unit or set of competencies of physical science

13 meeting the standards for Physical Science, Chemistry, or Physics;

14 and one unit or set of competencies from the domains of physical

15 science, life science, or earth and space science such that the

16 content and rigor is above Biology I or Physical Science;

17  4. Three units or sets of competencies of history and

18 citizenship skills including one unit of American History, 1/2 unit

19 of Oklahoma History, 1/2 unit of United States Government, and one

20 unit from the subjects of History, Government, Geography, Economics,

21 Civics, or non-Western culture and approved for college admission

22 requirements;

23  5. Two units or sets of competencies of the same world or non-

24 English language or two units of computer technology approved for

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1 college admission requirements, whether taught at a high school or a

2 technology center school including computer programming, hardware,

3 and business computer applications, such as word processing,

4 databases, spreadsheets, and graphics, excluding keyboarding or

5 typing courses;

6   6. One additional unit or set of competencies selected from

7 paragraphs 1 through 5 of this subsection or career and technology

8 education courses, concurrently enrolled courses, advanced placement

9 courses, or International Baccalaureate courses approved for college

10 admission requirements; and

11  7. One unit or set of competencies of fine arts, such as music,

12 art, or drama, or one unit or set of competencies of speech.

13  C. In lieu of the requirements of subsection B or subsection D

14 of this section which requires a college preparatory/work ready

15 curriculum, a student enrolled in grades eight through twelve in the

16 2024-2025 school year may enroll in the core curriculum as provided

17 in this subsection upon written approval of the parent or legal

18 guardian of the student. For students under the age of eighteen

19 (18) school districts shall require a parent or legal guardian of

20 the student to meet with a designee of the school prior to

21 enrollment in the core curriculum. The State Department of

22 Education shall develop and distribute to school districts a form

23 suitable for this purpose, which shall include information on the

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1 benefits to students of completing the college preparatory/work

2 ready curriculum as provided for in subsection B of this section.

3   In order to graduate from a public high school accredited by the

4 State Board of Education with a standard diploma, students enrolled

5 in grades eight through twelve in the 2024-2025 school year shall

6 complete the following core curriculum units or sets of competencies

7 at the secondary level:

8   1. Language Arts � 4 units or sets of competencies to consist

9 of 1 unit or set of competencies of grammar and composition, and 3

10 units or sets of competencies which may include, but are not limited

11 to, the following courses:

12  a. American Literature,

13  b. English Literature,

14  c. World Literature,

15  d. Advanced English Courses, or

16  e. other English courses with content and/or rigor equal

17  to or above grammar and composition;

18  2. Mathematics � 3 units or sets of competencies to consist of

19 1 unit or set of competencies of Algebra I or Algebra I taught in a

20 contextual methodology, and 2 units or sets of competencies which

21 may include, but are not limited to, the following courses:

22  a. Algebra II,

23  b. Geometry or Geometry taught in a contextual

24  methodology,

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1   c. Trigonometry,

2   d. Math Analysis or Precalculus,

3   e. Calculus,

4   f. Statistics and/or Probability,

5   g. Computer Science or acceptance and successful

6   completion of one (1) year of a full-time, three-hour

7   career and technology program leading to an industry

8   credential/certificate or college credit. The State

9   Board of Career and Technology Education shall

10  promulgate rules to define the provisions of this

11  section related to the accepted industry-valued

12  credentials which are industry-endorsed or industry-

13  aligned. The list of accepted industry-valued

14  credentials shall be reviewed annually and updated at

15  least every three (3) years by the Board,

16  h. (1) contextual mathematics courses which enhance

17                  technology preparation, or

18  (2) a science, technology, engineering, and math

19                  (STEM) block course meeting the requirements for

20                  course competencies listed in paragraph 2 of

21                  subsection B of this section, whether taught at

22                  a:

23                  (a) comprehensive high school, or

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1                   (b) technology center school when taken in the

2                   tenth, eleventh, or twelfth grade, taught by

3                   a certified teacher, and approved by the

4                   State Board of Education and the independent

5                   district board of education,

6   i. mathematics courses taught at a technology center

7   school by a teacher certified in the secondary subject

8   area when taken in the tenth, eleventh, or twelfth

9   grade upon approval of the State Board of Education

10  and the independent district board of education, or

11  j. any other mathematics course with content and/or rigor

12  equal to or above Algebra I;

13  3. Science � 3 units or sets of competencies to consist of 1

14 unit or set of competencies of Biology I or Biology I taught in a

15 contextual methodology, and 2 units or sets of competencies in the

16 areas of life, physical, or earth science or technology which may

17 include, but are not limited to, the following courses:

18  a. Chemistry I,

19  b. Physics,

20  c. Biology II,

21  d. Chemistry II,

22  e. Physical Science,

23  f. Earth Science,

24  g. Botany,

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1   h. Zoology,

2   i. Physiology,

3   j. Astronomy,

4   k. Applied Biology/Chemistry,

5   l. Applied Physics,

6   m. Principles of Technology,

7   n. qualified agricultural education courses,

8   o. (1) contextual science courses which enhance

9                   technology preparation, or

10  (2) a science, technology, engineering, and math

11                  (STEM) block course meeting the requirements for

12                  course competencies listed in paragraph 3 of

13                  subsection B of this section, whether taught at

14                  a:

15                  (a) comprehensive high school, or

16                  (b) technology center school when taken in the

17                      tenth, eleventh, or twelfth grade, taught by

18                      a certified teacher, and approved by the

19                      State Board of Education and the independent

20                      district board of education,

21  p. science courses taught at a technology center school

22  by a teacher certified in the secondary subject area

23  when taken in the tenth, eleventh, or twelfth grade

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1   upon approval of the State Board of Education and the

2   independent district board of education, or

3   q. other science courses with content and/or rigor equal

4   to or above Biology I;

5   4. Social Studies � 3 units or sets of competencies to consist

6 of 1 unit or set of competencies of United States History, 1/2 to 1

7 unit or set of competencies of United States Government, 1/2 unit or

8 set of competencies of Oklahoma History, and 1/2 to 1 unit or set of

9 competencies which may include, but are not limited to, the

10 following courses:

11  a. World History,

12  b. Geography,

13  c. Economics,

14  d. Anthropology, or

15  e. other social studies courses with content and/or rigor

16  equal to or above United States History, United States

17  Government, and Oklahoma History;

18  5. Arts � 1 unit or set of competencies which may include, but

19 is not limited to, courses in Visual Arts and General Music; and

20  6. Computer Education or World Language - 1 unit or set of

21 competencies of computer technology, whether taught at a high school

22 or a technology center school including computer programming,

23 hardware, and business computer applications, such as word

24 processing, databases, spreadsheets, and graphics, excluding

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1 keyboarding or typing courses, or 1 unit or set of competencies of

2 world or non-English language.

3   D. Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, students whose

4 parent or legal guardian approve modification of the existing

5 graduation track as outlined in subsections B and C of this section,

6 subject to school approval, may complete a minimum of twenty-three

7 (23) curriculum units or sets of competencies at the secondary level

8 as listed below; and students entering the eighth grade in the 2025-

9 2026 school year, in order to graduate from a public high school

10 accredited by the State Board of Education with a standard diploma,

11 students shall complete a minimum of the following twenty-three (23)

12 curriculum units or sets of competencies at the secondary level:

13  1. Four units or sets of competencies of English to include

14 Grammar, Composition, Literature, or any English course;

15  2. Four units or sets of competencies of mathematics, two of

16 which shall be Algebra I and either Algebra II or Geometry. The

17 other two units may include Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Math

18 Analysis, Calculus, Statistics, Math of Finance, Computer Science,

19 college courses approved for dual credit, an approved full-time

20 postsecondary career and technology program, or locally approved

21 math based application course, or any mathematics course with

22 content and/or rigor above Algebra I;

23  3. Three units or sets of competencies of laboratory science

24 approved for college admission requirements including one unit or

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1 set of competencies of life science meeting the standards for

2 Biology I; one unit or set of competencies of physical science

3 meeting the standards for Physical Science, Chemistry, or Physics;

4 and one unit or set of competencies from the domains of physical

5 science, life science, or earth and space science, or approved full-

6 time postsecondary career and technology program or locally approved

7 science based application course, or any science course with content

8 and/or rigor above Biology I or Physical Science;

9   4. Three units or sets of competencies of history and

10 citizenship skills including one unit of American History, 1/2 unit

11 of Oklahoma History, 1/2 unit of United States Government, and one

12 unit from the subjects of History, Government, Geography, Economics,

13 Civics, or non-Western culture;

14  5. Six pathway units or sets of competencies approved at the

15 discretion of the school district board of education which align

16 with each student's Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP) and

17 may include, but are not limited to, any additional units or sets of

18 competencies as provided in paragraphs 1 through 4 of this

19 subsection, world or non-English language, computer technology,

20 Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC), internship or

21 apprenticeship programs, career and technology education courses,

22 concurrently enrolled courses, advanced placement courses,

23 International Baccalaureate courses approved for college admission

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1 requirements, music, art, drama, speech, dance, media arts, or other

2 approved courses; and

3   6. Three units or sets of competencies of elective courses

4 approved by the school district board of education.

5   E. A school district shall determine the specific description

6 of the locally approved math and science based application courses

7 allowed pursuant to paragraphs 2 and 3 of subsection D of this

8 section. Formal notification with the specific course description

9 shall be provided to the State Department of Education prior to July

10 1 of each school year. The notification shall include what courses

11 will be coded as locally approved math and science based application

12 courses for the ensuing school year.

13  F. 1. In addition to the curriculum requirements of subsection

14 B, C, or D of this section, in order to graduate from a public high

15 school accredited by the State Board of Education students shall

16 complete the requirements for a personal financial literacy passport

17 as set forth in the Passport to Financial Literacy Act and any

18 additional course requirements or recommended elective courses as

19 may be established by the State Board of Education and the district

20 school board. School districts shall strongly encourage students to

21 complete two units or sets of competencies of world languages and

22 two units or sets of competencies of physical and health education.

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1   2. No student shall receive credit for high school graduation

2 more than once for completion of the same unit or set of

3 competencies to satisfy the curriculum requirements of this section.

4   3. A school district shall not be required to offer every

5 course listed in subsections B, C, and D of this section but shall

6 offer sufficient courses to allow a student to meet the graduation

7 requirements during the secondary grade years of the student.

8   G. For purposes of this section:

9   1. "Contextual methodology" means academic content and skills

10 taught by utilizing real-world problems and projects in a way that

11 helps students understand the application of that knowledge;

12  2. "Locally approved" means approved by the local school

13 district board of education;

14  3. "Math based application course" means a course that teaches

15 math content within a real-world application;

16  4. "Pathway unit" means a course taken by a high school student

17 that is aligned with the student's current Individualized Career and

18 Academic Plan (ICAP);

19  5. "Qualified agricultural education courses" means courses

20 that have been determined by the State Board of Education to offer

21 the sets of competencies for one or more science content areas and

22 which correspond to academic science courses. Qualified

23 agricultural education courses shall include, but are not limited

24 to, horticulture, plant and soil science, natural resources and

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1 environmental science, and animal science. The courses shall be

2 taught by teachers certified in agricultural education and comply

3 with all rules of the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology

4 Education;

5   6. "Rigor" means a level of difficulty that is thorough,

6 exhaustive and accurate and is appropriate for the grade level;

7   7. "Science based application course" means a course that

8 teaches science content within a real-world application;

9   8. "Sets of competencies" means instruction in those skills and

10 competencies that are specified in the subject matter standards

11 adopted by the State Board of Education and other skills and

12 competencies adopted by the Board, without regard to specified

13 instructional time; and

14  9. "Unit" means a Carnegie Unit as defined by the North Central

15 Association's Commission on Schools.

16  H. 1. The State Board of Education, State Board of Career and

17 Technology Education, and State Regents for Higher Education shall

18 adopt a joint plan and electronically submit it to the Speaker of

19 the Oklahoma House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore

20 of the Oklahoma State Senate by January 1, 2025, to ensure that

21 rigor is maintained in the content, teaching methodology, level of

22 expectations for student achievement, and application of learning in

23 all the courses taught to meet the graduation requirements specified

24 in subsection D of this section.

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1   2. The State Board of Education shall allow as much flexibility

2 at the district level as is possible without diminishing the rigor

3 or undermining the intent of providing these courses. To accomplish

4 this purpose, the State Department of Education shall work with

5 school districts in reviewing and approving courses taught by

6 districts that are not specifically listed in subsections B, C, and

7 D of this section. Options may include, but shall not be limited

8 to, courses taken by concurrent enrollment, advanced placement, or

9 correspondence, or courses bearing different titles.

10  3. Technology center school districts may offer programs

11 designed in cooperation with institutions of higher education.

12 Students in the tenth grade may be allowed to attend these programs

13 for up to one-half (1/2) of a school day and credit for the units or

14 sets of competencies required in paragraphs 2, 3, and 6 of

15 subsection B or C and paragraphs 2 and 3 of subsection D of this

16 section shall be given if the courses are taught by a teacher

17 certified in the secondary subject area; provided, credit for units

18 or sets of competencies pursuant to subsection B of this section

19 shall be approved for college admission requirements.

20  4. If a student enrolls in a concurrent course, the school

21 district shall not be responsible for any costs incurred for that

22 course, unless the school district does not offer enough course

23 selection during the student's secondary grade years to allow the

24 student to receive the courses needed to meet the graduation

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1 requirements of this section. If the school district does not offer

2 the necessary course selection during the student's secondary grade

3 years, it shall be responsible for the cost of resident tuition at

4 an institution in The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education,

5 fees, and books for the concurrent enrollment course, and providing

6 for transportation to and from the institution to the school site.

7   It is the intent of the Legislature that for students enrolled

8 in a concurrent enrollment course which is paid for by the school

9 district pursuant to this paragraph, the institution charge only the

10 supplementary and special service fees that are directly related to

11 the concurrent enrollment course and enrollment procedures for that

12 student. It is further the intent of the Legislature that fees for

13 student activities and student service facilities including the

14 student health care and cultural and recreational service fees not

15 be charged to such students.

16  5. Credit for the units or sets of competencies required in

17 subsection B, C, or D of this section shall be given when such units

18 or sets of competencies are taken prior to ninth grade if the

19 teachers are certified or authorized to teach the subjects for high

20 school credit and the required rigor is maintained.

21  6. The units or sets of competencies in mathematics required in

22 subsection B, C, or D of this section may be completed at any time

23 during the eighth through twelfth grades. If a student completes

24 any required courses or sets of competencies in mathematics prior to

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1 eighth grade, the student may take any other mathematics courses or

2 sets of competencies to fulfill the requirement to complete the

3 units or sets of competencies in grades eight through twelve after

4 the student has satisfied the requirements of subsection B, C, or D

5 of this section.

6   7. All units or sets of competencies required for graduation

7 may be taken in any sequence recommended by the school district.

8   I. As a condition of receiving accreditation from the State

9 Board of Education, all students in grades nine through twelve shall

10 enroll in a minimum of six periods, or the equivalent in block

11 scheduling or other scheduling structure that allows for instruction

12 in sets of competencies, of rigorous academic and/or rigorous

13 vocational courses each day, which may include arts, vocal and

14 instrumental music, speech classes, and physical education classes.

15  J. 1. Academic and vocational-technical courses designed to

16 offer sets of competencies integrated or embedded within the course

17 that provide for the teaching and learning of the appropriate skills

18 and knowledge in the subject matter standards, as adopted by the

19 State Board of Education, may upon approval of the Board, in

20 consultation with the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology

21 Education if the courses are offered at a technology center school

22 district, be counted for academic credit and toward meeting the

23 graduation requirements of this section.

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1   2. Internet-based courses offered by a technology center school

2 that are taught by a certified teacher and provide for the teaching

3 and learning of the appropriate skills and knowledge in the subject

4 matter standards may, upon approval of the State Board of Education

5 and the independent district board of education, be counted for

6 academic credit and toward meeting the graduation requirements of

7 this section.

8   3. Internet-based courses or vocational-technical courses

9 utilizing integrated or embedded skills for which no subject matter

10 standards have been adopted by the State Board of Education may be

11 approved by the Board, in consultation with the Oklahoma Department

12 of Career and Technology Education if the courses are offered by a

13 technology center school district, if such courses incorporate

14 standards of nationally recognized professional organizations and

15 are taught by certified teachers.

16  4. Courses offered by a supplemental education organization

17 that is accredited by a national accrediting body and that are

18 taught by a certified teacher and provide for the teaching and

19 learning of the appropriate skills and knowledge in the subject

20 matter standards may, upon approval of the State Board of Education

21 and the school district board of education, be counted for academic

22 credit and toward meeting the graduation requirements of this

23 section.

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1   K. The State Board of Education shall provide an option for

2 high school graduation based upon attainment of the desired levels

3 of competencies as required in tests pursuant to the provisions of

4 Section 1210.508 of this title. Such option shall be in lieu of the

5 amount of course credits earned.

6   L. The State Board of Education shall prescribe, adopt and

7 approve a promotion system based on the attainment by students of

8 specified levels of competencies in each area of the core

9 curriculum.

10  M. Children who have individualized education programs pursuant

11 to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and who

12 satisfy the graduation requirements through the individualized

13 education program for that student shall be awarded a standard

14 diploma.

15  N. Any student who completes the curriculum requirements of the

16 International Baccalaureate Diploma Program shall be awarded a

17 standard diploma.

18  O. Any student who successfully completes an advanced

19 mathematics or science course offered pursuant to Section 1210.404

20 of this title shall be granted academic credit toward meeting the

21 graduation requirements pursuant to paragraph 2 or 3, as

22 appropriate, of subsection B, C, or D of this section.

23  P. For purposes of this section, the courses approved for

24 college admission requirements shall be courses which are approved

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1 by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education for admission to

2 an institution within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education.

3   Q. Students who have been denied a standard diploma by the

4 school district in which the student is or was enrolled for failing

5 to meet the requirements of this section may re-enroll in the school

6 district that denied the student a standard diploma following the

7 denial of a standard diploma. The student shall be provided

8 remediation or intervention and the opportunity to complete the

9 curriculum units or sets of competencies required by this section to

10 obtain a standard diploma. Students who re-enroll in the school

11 district to meet the graduation requirements of this section shall

12 be exempt from the hourly instructional requirements of Section 1-

13 111 of this title and the six-period enrollment requirements of this

14 section.

15  R. Notwithstanding the requirements of paragraph 4 of

16 subsections B, C, or D of this section, school district boards of

17 education shall waive the Oklahoma History requirement for children

18 of military families as defined in the Interstate Compact on

19 Educational Opportunity for Military Children, set forth in Section

20 510.1 of this title, who transition with the military from another

21 state and who have satisfactorily completed a similar state history

22 class or other one-half unit or set of competencies in history or

23 citizenship skills in another state. The school district board of

24 education may also waive the Oklahoma History high school graduation

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1 requirement for a student who meets the criteria provided in this

2 subsection if the student completes a project or writes a paper,

3 subject to approval of the school district, that demonstrates

4 competencies and knowledge of Oklahoma history or United States

5 government.

6   S. Notwithstanding the requirements of this section, children

7 of military families as defined in the Interstate Compact on

8 Educational Opportunity for Military Children, who transition with

9 the military from another state, shall only complete the minimum

10 units or sets of competencies required to graduate if the student

11 has earned extra credits from a Department of Defense Education

12 Activity school or from a school in a state whose graduation unit

13 requirements are higher than what is required by this section.

14  SECTION 2. This act shall become effective July 1, 2025.

15  SECTION 3. It being immediately necessary for the preservation

16 of the public peace, health or safety, an emergency is hereby

17 declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and

18 be in full force from and after its passage and approval.

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