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2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-1210.452. Oklahoma School for the Visual and Performing Arts Revolving Fund.

A. There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Oklahoma School for the Visual and Performing Arts, to be designated the "Oklahoma School for the Visual and Performing Arts Revolving Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of all monies received by the board of trustees of the Oklahoma School for the Visual and Performing Arts, from all sources. All monies accruing to the credit of said fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the board of trustees for the purpose of developing the Oklahoma School for the Visual and Performing Arts. Expenditures from the fund shall be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims filed as prescribed by law with the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment.
B. The Oklahoma School for the Visual and Performing Arts Revolving Fund shall not receive any state-appropriated dollars for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010.
Added by Laws 2009, c. 453, § 2. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 304, § 624.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-1210.453. Rule making authority - Hiring policy - Prohibition of campus summer arts camp programs.

A. The board of trustees of the Oklahoma School for the Visual and Performing Arts shall have the authority to adopt rules necessary to comply with the provisions of Sections 1210.451 through 1210.453 of this title and any other requirements placed upon the board of trustees by law.
B. It is the intent of the Oklahoma Legislature that the board of trustees of the Oklahoma School for the Visual and Performing Arts establish a hiring policy for the Oklahoma School for the Visual and Performing Arts which provides that applicants for employment positions with the school who are residents of this state shall be given priority for employment over applicants who are not residents of this state if all other qualifications are equal.
C. The Oklahoma School for the Visual and Performing Arts shall not offer any campus summer arts camp programs for students in grades nine through twelve during the period between the end of the regular spring semester of the school and the beginning of the regular fall semester of the school. For purposes of this section, "campus summer arts camp programs" means programs in which students are residentially housed as a group for two (2) weeks or less by the school. The provisions of this subsection shall not be enforced if either the Oklahoma Arts Institute, a nonprofit organization which is funded in part by private and state funds and utilizes the Quartz Mountain Arts and Conference Center and Nature Park for a fine arts institute and continuing education programs, or the Oklahoma School for the Visual and Performing Arts is not operating or ceases to exist.
Added by Laws 2009, c. 453, § 3. Amended by Laws 2010, c. 260, § 1.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-1210.505. Short title.

Section 1210.505 et seq. of this title shall be known and may be cited as the "Oklahoma School Testing Program Act".
Added by Laws 1985, c. 329, § 4, emerg. eff. July 30, 1985. Amended by Laws 1989, c. 235, § 7, eff. July 1, 1989.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-1210.508-2. Students exempt from mandated tests.

The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules providing for limited exemptions from the mandated tests administered pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma School Testing Program Act for students facing exceptional emergency circumstances which prevent the student from being assessed during the testing window. For purposes of this section, exceptional emergency circumstance shall be defined to include situations involving serious accidents or medical emergency events involving the student, a parent or guardian of the student or a sibling of the student.
Added by Laws 2014, c. 344, § 1, emerg. eff. May 28, 2014.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-1210.508-3. Exemptions for MSCD students.

The State Board of Education, in consultation with experts in the education and assessment of students with the most significant cognitive disabilities (MSCD), shall promulgate rules providing for exemptions from the mandated tests administered pursuant to the Oklahoma School Testing Program Act for students with MSCD on an individualized education program (IEP) that directs that the student is to be assessed with alternate achievement standards through the Oklahoma Alternate Assessment Program (OAAP) who otherwise demonstrates satisfactory knowledge in that subject.
Added by Laws 2015, c. 201, § 1, eff. July 1, 2015.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-1210.508-5. Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test.

A. Beginning in the 2021-2022 school year, each public school district and public charter school shall provide students in grades ten through twelve an opportunity to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test and consult with a military recruiter.
B. The ASVAB test shall be scheduled during normal school day hours at a time that limits conflicts with extracurricular activities.
C. Each public school district and public charter school shall provide each student in grades ten through twelve and his or her parent or legal guardian with the date, time and location of the scheduled administration of the ASVAB test.
D. A public school district and public charter school may elect not to provide the ASVAB test if the district or charter school provides an alternative test that:
1. Assesses a student's aptitude for success in a career field other than a career field that requires postsecondary education;
2. Is free to administer;
3. Requires minimal training and support of district or charter school faculty and staff to administer the test; and
4. Provides the student with a professional interpretation of the test results that allows the student to explore occupations that are consistent with his or her interests and skills and to develop strategies to attain career goals.
Added by Laws 2021, c. 290, § 1, eff. July 1, 2021.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-1210.508-6. FAFSA submission required to graduate.

A. Except as provided for in subsection B of this section, beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, in order to graduate from a public high school accredited by the State Board of Education, students shall complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
B. A student shall not be required to comply with the provisions of subsection A of this section if:
1. The student’s parent or legal guardian submits a signed form authorizing the student to opt out of the requirement of subsection A of this section;
2. A student age eighteen (18) or older submits a signed form authorizing him or her to opt out of the requirement of subsection A of this section; or
3. A school counselor authorizes a student to opt out of the requirement of subsection A of this section.
C. The State Department of Education shall develop and publish:
1. Materials for students, parents, and legal guardians explaining the requirements to complete the FAFSA, the benefits to completing the FAFSA, and the opt-out provisions described in subsection B of this section; and
2. An opt-out form to be used by school districts, charter schools, and virtual charter schools for the purposes outlined in subsection B of this section.
D. The superintendent of each school district in this state shall designate a school employee to collect information regarding student compliance with subsection A or B of this section. The collection and storage of the information shall comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA).
E. The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules to implement the provisions of this section, which shall address the method by which a student is to provide proof to a school district, public charter school, or virtual charter school that the student has completed and submitted the FAFSA as required by subsection A of this section.
Added by Laws 2023, c. 206, § 1, eff. July 1, 2023.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-1210.508A. Reading Sufficiency Act - Short title.

Sections 1210.508A through 1210.508E of this title shall be known and may be cited as the “Reading Sufficiency Act”.
Added by Laws 1997, c. 349, § 1, eff. July 1, 1997. Amended by Laws 1999, c. 176, § 1, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 2005, c. 385, § 1.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-1210.508B. Legislative findings - Purpose - Reading and math instruction time.

A. The Legislature finds that it is essential for children in the public schools to read early and well in elementary school. The Legislature further finds that clear and visible goals, assessments to determine the reading level at each elementary school, annual measurements of elementary school reading improvement, and accountability in each level of the educational system will result in a significant increase in the number of children reading at or above grade level.
B. The purpose of the Reading Sufficiency Act is to ensure that each child attains the necessary reading skills by completion of the third grade which will enable that student to continue development of reading skills and to succeed throughout school and life.
C. Each public school district in this state shall ensure that all students receive a well-rounded education that is focused on building deep foundations in reading and mathematics. The State Board of Education shall encourage school districts to integrate the teaching of the other curricular areas in the subject matter standards adopted by the Board with the instruction of reading and mathematics. All teachers of reading in the public schools in this state in kindergarten through third grade shall incorporate into instruction the five elements of reading instruction which are phonemic awareness, phonics, reading fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
Added by Laws 1997, c. 349, § 2, eff. July 1, 1997. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 421, § 1, eff. July 1, 2001; Laws 2004, c. 197, § 1, eff. July 1, 2004; Laws 2005, c. 431, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2005; Laws 2006, c. 16, § 78, emerg. eff. March 29, 2006; Laws 2006, c. 146, § 1, emerg. eff. May 12, 2006; Laws 2009, c. 456, § 9, eff. July 1, 2009; Laws 2011, c. 100, § 1; Laws 2014, c. 430, § 9, emerg. eff. June 5, 2014; Laws 2016, c. 360, § 6, eff. July 1, 2016; Laws 2019, c. 289, § 1, eff. July 1, 2019.
NOTE: Laws 2005, c. 385, § 2 repealed by Laws 2006, c. 16, § 79, emerg. eff. March 29, 2006.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-1210.508D. Funding.

A. Contingent on the provision of appropriated funds designated for the Reading Sufficiency Act, school districts may be allocated monies for each enrolled kindergarten student or first-, second- and third-grade student of the current school year, including any student who has been retained in the third grade pursuant to Section 1210.508C of this title, who is found to be in need of remediation or intervention in reading. The allocation shall be distributed to each school district upon approval of the reading sufficiency plan for the school district by the State Department of Education and the submittal of a child-count report to the Department that details the number of students identified as needing remediation or intervention in reading. To determine a per-student allocation amount, the total amount of funds available for allocation each year shall be divided by the total number of students in the state identified as in need of remediation or intervention in reading as provided for in Section 1210.508C of this title. Each school district shall be allocated an amount equal to the per-student allocation amount multiplied by the number of identified students enrolled in the school district.
B. Beginning with the 2022-2023 school year, districts receiving more than Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) pursuant to subsection A of this section shall spend no less than ten percent (10%) to provide professional development for teachers teaching prekindergarten through grade five. The professional development shall include training in the science of how students learn to read as well as instructional materials required for implementation.
C. By June 30, 2022, the Department shall approve and publish a list of professional development programs that are evidence-based and directly address the cognitive science of how students learn to read for which districts are permitted to use the funds received under this section.
D. If a teacher attends and completes a professional development institute in elementary reading approved by the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation during the summer or when school is not in session, the teacher may receive a stipend equal to the amount of the cost for a substitute teacher, based on the amount of funds allocated.
Added by Laws 1998, c. 332, § 2, eff. July 1, 1998. Amended by Laws 1999, c. 304, § 1, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 2000, c. 289, § 4, eff. July 1, 2000; Laws 2005, c. 242, § 21, eff. July 1, 2005; Laws 2008, c. 387, § 1, eff. July 1, 2008; Laws 2011, c. 171, § 2; Laws 2012, c. 171, § 2, eff. July 1, 2012; Laws 2021, c. 336, § 1.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-1210.509. In-service training for test administrator - Report of test results - Use of results.

A. The Department shall provide in-service training for local school personnel who administer tests required by the Oklahoma School Testing Program Act, Section 1210.505 et seq. of this title.
B. The Board shall require the company or companies providing tests required bythe Oklahoma School Testing Program Act, Section 1210.505 et seq. of this title, to submit summary reports of the results by school district to the Department and the respective local school district. Individualized results of the test shall be made available by the local school district to the classroom teachers who instruct the students in the academic areas tested. In every year, prior to the convening of the Legislature, the Board shall give a summary report on the testing results to the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate.
Added by Laws 1985, c. 329, § 8, emerg. eff. July 30, 1985. Amended by Laws 1989, c. 335, § 11, eff. July 1, 1989.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-1210.511. Projective psychological, personality or adjustment tests prohibited - Testing limited by individualized education plan.

A. Tests administered pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma School Testing Program Act, Section 1210.505 et seq. of this title, shall not include the use of projective psychological, personality, or adjustment tests for the purpose of collecting information relative to the personality, environment, home life, parental or family relationships, economic status, religious beliefs, patriotism, sexual behavior or attitudes, or sociological problems of a student.
B. A student whose education is subject to the provisions of an individualized education plan (IEP) pursuant to Public Law 94-142, as amended, shall be tested pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma School Testing Program Act, Section 1210.505 et seq. of this title, only to the extent specified by the student's individualized education plan.
Added by Laws 1985, c. 329, § 10, emerg. eff. July 30, 1985. Amended by Laws 1989, c. 335, § 12, eff. July 1, 1989.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-1210.512. Provision of test materials prior to testing date - Misdemeanor - Penalty.

A. Except as otherwise provided for in subsection B of this section, no person shall provide any test materials, including but not limited to test booklets, administered or intended for administration to any student pursuant to the Oklahoma School Testing Program Act to any teacher employed by any school district in this state or to any other person providing services to a school as a test monitor prior to the date on which the test is administered to the students.
B. Materials furnished by any company providing tests required by the Oklahoma School Testing Program Act, Section 1210.505 et seq. of this title, which are intended to aid teachers, parents or students in the preparation for testing may be provided to students, teachers or any other person providing service to a school as a test monitor.
C. Any person providing any test to a teacher or test monitor in violation of subsection A of this section, upon conviction, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by the imposition of a fine not exceeding Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00).
Added by Laws 1990, c. 293, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1990. Amended by Laws 1992, c. 292, § 2, eff. July 1, 1992; Laws 1995, c. 188, § 3, eff. July 1, 1995.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-1210.513. Participation in National Assessment of Educational Progress – Evaluation of state core curriculum standards.

A. In order to assist in the nation's evaluation of the condition and progress of education, and in order to provide comparative interstate information on student performance, beginning July 1, 1997, the State Board of Education shall ensure the participation of the Oklahoma public school system in the National Assessment of Educational Progress. The results of this assessment shall be included as a separate result in annual reports on the Oklahoma State Testing Program.
B. The State Department of Education shall utilize the services of at least one qualified independent entity to conduct an evaluation of the state core curriculum standards at every grade level or, in high school for every subject, in which a criterion-referenced test is administered, and shall report the results to the Legislature by February 1, 2000.
Added by Laws 1997, c. 355, § 4, eff. July 1, 1997. Amended by Laws 1999, c. 356, § 5, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 2000, c. 251, § 2, eff. July 1, 2000.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-1210.517. Dyslexia and dysgraphia handbook.

A. The State Department of Education shall maintain the dyslexia handbook created by the Dyslexia and Education Task Force pursuant to Section 1, Chapter 261, O.S.L. 2017 that includes guidance, technical assistance and training to assist all local school systems, students and families in the implementation of evidence-based practices for instructing students with characteristics of dyslexia and dysgraphia. Beginning January 1, 2024, the dyslexia handbook shall be known as the dyslexia and dysgraphia handbook.
B. The Department shall review the handbook and make revisions, as necessary, but at a minimum of every three (3) years, with stakeholders, including, but not limited to, previous members of the Dyslexia and Education Task Force, a speech-language pathologist, an occupational therapist, and the State Advisory Panel created pursuant to Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Previous members of the Task Force shall be consulted when making revisions to the handbook. Each member of the Task Force not available for the review shall be replaced by an individual meeting the criteria of the original appointment in order to maintain the original composition of the Task Force.
As part of the review, members shall:
1. Study how to effectively identify students who have dysgraphia identified through possible reading and broad written language scores;
2. Study the response-to-intervention process (RTI), as well as other effective research-based approaches in writing, reading, and literacy to identify the appropriate measures for assisting students with dysgraphia; and
3. Make recommendations for appropriate resources and interventions for students with reading or writing difficulties, including dysgraphia and broad written language disorder, in order to make schools aware of the significance of dysgraphia.
C. Any revisions to the handbook shall include, but not be limited to, the following information for school districts screening students in kindergarten and grades one through three who have been identified through the response-to-intervention process as having characteristics of dyslexia or dysgraphia:
1. Evidence-based practices designed specifically for students with characteristics of dyslexia or dysgraphia;
2. Characteristics of targeted instruction for dyslexia and dysgraphia;
3. Guidance on developing instructional plans for students with characteristics of dyslexia or dysgraphia;
4. Best practices for reading and writing instruction aligned with the science of reading;
5. Guidance for selecting instructional materials that address dyslexia, dysgraphia and other reading or writing difficulties;
6. Suggested training programs; and
7. Guidance on dyscalculia.
Added by Laws 2021, c. 325, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2021. Amended by Laws 2022, c. 211, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-1210.524. Scientifically based research.

Every school district, school, administrator, teacher, and student of the public school system in this state may choose to participate in scientifically based research designed for the purpose of improving academic achievement in accordance with all relevant state and federal laws.
The State Board of Education shall adopt rules necessary to implement the provisions of this section.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 432, § 13, eff. July 1, 2005.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-1210.527. Mentorship programs.

A. The State Department of Education shall encourage school boards and districts to develop mentorship programs aimed at reducing drop-out rates. The goal of these programs shall be to identify middle school and high school students who are at a high risk for leaving school before they obtain their high school diploma and providing these students with comprehensive prevention and intervention programs.
B. Mentors should work with identified students to assist in the following:
1. Transitioning from middle school to high school;
2. Creation of personal graduation plans;
3. Counseling of students on the consequences of dropping out;
4. Beginning career exploration with students at an earlier age;
5. Informing parents and students regarding the impact of middle school grades on high school placement and achievement;
6. Providing students with guidance in selecting courses; and
7. Providing students with tutoring and extra academic assistance as needed.
Added by Laws 2009, c. 91, § 1, eff. July 1, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-1210.528. Short title - Apprenticeships, Internships and Mentorships (AIM) Act of 2016.

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Apprenticeships, Internships and Mentorships (AIM) Act of 2016".
Added by Laws 2016, c. 244, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2016.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-1210.528-1. Authority to create AIM programs.

A. Beginning with the 2017-2018 school year, the governing body of each public, private, magnet, charter or virtual charter school in this state (the school) is authorized to enter into an agreement with private or public organizations for the purpose of creating apprenticeship, internship and mentorship programs. Apprenticeships, internships and mentorships may be available to high school sophomores age sixteen (16) or older, juniors and seniors as permitted by each school. The apprenticeship, internship or mentorship may fill the requirement of elective courses as the student's schedule permits. A student may not use the apprenticeship, internship or mentorship to replace any other state education requirement, except as provided for in subsection D of this section.
B. The governing body of each school shall have the authority to adopt policies regarding the creation of apprenticeships, internships and mentorships that include the registration and qualifications for private or public organizations to participate in the apprenticeship, internship or mentorship program.
C. 1. The governing body of each school may obtain liability insurance coverage to protect a student who participates in an apprenticeship, internship or mentorship program authorized by this section. The coverage authorized by this subsection shall be obtained from a reliable insurer authorized to do business in this state and shall not exceed the amount that is deemed reasonably necessary in the opinion of the governing body of each school.
2. The governing body of a school may not directly or indirectly charge a student or the student's parent or legal guardian for the cost of providing insurance coverage pursuant to this subsection.
3. The failure of a governing body to obtain insurance coverage authorized by this subsection or to obtain a specific amount of coverage may not be construed as placing any legal liability on the governing body of the school.
D. The State Board of Education may develop rules to determine if apprenticeships, internships and mentorships established pursuant to this section are eligible for academic credit toward meeting the graduation requirements set forth in Section 11-103.6 of this title.
Added by Laws 2016, c. 244, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2016. Amended by Laws 2021, c. 418, § 1, eff. July 1, 2021.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-1210.528-2. Promulgation of rules.

The State Department of Education shall promulgate rules to carry out the provisions of the Apprenticeships, Internships and Mentorships (AIM) Act of 2016.
Added by Laws 2016, c. 244, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2016.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-1210.543. Full state intervention - Administrative order - Notice - Meeting.

A. Whenever the State Board of Education determines that an elementary school district, as defined in Section 5-103 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes, has failed to meet financial requirements for school districts or accreditation standards which negatively affects education or could result in the elementary school district not being able to operate for the remainder of the year, the Board may issue an administrative order placing the elementary school district under full state intervention. Prior to an order for full state intervention being issued by the Board, the State Department of Education shall notify the elementary school district that full state intervention is likely. The elementary school district shall have the opportunity to appear before the State Board of Education by filing a request within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the notice. At the meeting, the elementary school district administration, school patrons, and board of education members shall have an opportunity to provide information to the Board. The Board may issue an order calling for full state intervention which shall become effective immediately unless the order is stayed by a court of competent jurisdiction. The order shall be effective for not more than two (2) school years. The order may be extended upon review of the Board. Any appeal of the order shall be made to the district court of the county in which the elementary school district is located.
B. Full state intervention by the State Board of Education may include:
1. Developing and imposing a corrective action plan for the elementary school district;
2. Appointing a superintendent to serve the elementary school district; and
3. Selection of a federally recognized Indian tribe within the State of Oklahoma to provide direct oversight of the elementary school district or to assume complete control of the elementary school district, provided the elementary school district is within the boundaries of the tribe's jurisdiction.
C. For purposes of the Governmental Tort Claims Act, the superintendent appointed by the state as provided for in subsection B of this section shall be considered a state officer.
Added by Laws 2008, c. 439, § 8, eff. July 1, 2008.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-1210.546. Academic performance report - Student in custody of state agency.

A. The State Department of Education shall provide for academic performance reporting of students enrolled in public schools in Oklahoma who are in the custody of a state agency pursuant to the provisions of Title 10A of the Oklahoma Statutes. The academic performance report shall include report card grades, student performance results from multiple standardized assessments and Oklahoma State Testing Program results.
B. The student performance report shall be made available to the Department of Human Services and the Office of Juvenile Affairs via the Passport Program created pursuant to Section 1-7-104 of Title 10A of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Added by Laws 2014, c. 46, § 1, eff. July 1, 2014.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-1210.551. Assistance of local boards - Pilot projects - Termination or continuation.

A. The State Board of Education is authorized to assist, and if funds are available to make grants to, local boards of education for the establishment of pilot projects that replace the traditional organization of teaching and learning with innovative management and instructional systems and materials. Projects may involve entire districts, combinations of districts, combinations of schools, or elements of schools individually or in combination. Projects shall not supplant existing alternative school programs.
B. On or before March 31, 1990, the State Board of Education shall determine pilot project criteria, and by July 1, 1990, solicit proposals, and establish a process for the consideration of proposals. Such proposals for pilot projects shall be considered on a statewide competitive basis. Proposals which require a substantial policy-determination role for teachers and which include a process for measuring the progress and achievement of students involved shall be given preference.
C. The State Board of Education is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations for the operation of such projects and to grant exceptions to rules and regulations for districts selected to operate such projects. The State Board shall have the authority to require termination of a pilot project or its continuation at any time that it finds such termination to be in the best interests of the students involved.
Added by Laws 1989, c. 335, § 15, eff. July 1, 1989. Amended by Laws 1989, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 36, emerg. eff. April 25, 1990; Laws 1990, c. 263, § 65, operative July 1, 1990.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-1210.552. Coordinated education services to families of recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families - Pilot projects - Consideration of proposals.

A. The State Board of Education shall solicit proposals for, and if funds are available make grants for, pilot projects that make coordinated educational services available to families of recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Such proposals shall be prepared in cooperation with personnel of the Department of Human Services and shall address the needs of preschool children, dropouts, and adult members of such families who have not graduated from high school or completed a high school equivalency program.
B. The State Board of Education shall determine pilot project criteria and establish a process for the consideration of proposals. Such proposals for pilot projects shall be considered on a statewide competitive basis. The State Board of Education is authorized to promulgate rules for the operation of such projects. To the extent that funds are available, funding of projects approved shall include monies to provide child care while older members of families are receiving TANF services from the pilot project.
Added by Laws 1989, c. 335, § 16, eff. July 16, 1989. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 414, § 27, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-1210.553. Before-school, after-school, and summer period programs – Pilot projects – Implementation contingency – Verification of expenditure levels.

A. Contingent upon the provision of appropriated funds designated for such purpose, the State Board of Education may award one or more competitive grants for providing academically-oriented programs to students needing or desiring such programs during before-school, after-school, and summer periods.
B. The State Board of Education shall determine pilot program criteria and establish a process for the consideration of proposals. Such proposals for pilot programs shall be considered on a statewide competitive basis. The State Board of Education is authorized to promulgate rules for the operation of such programs.
C. Upon implementation of this subsection as provided for in subsection D of this section, the State Board of Education shall modify the awards process for the competitive grants so that grants are awarded to school districts or nonprofit organizations. In addition, the grants shall be awarded to academically oriented programs which serve students in at-risk or disadvantaged urban school districts.
D. Implementation of subsection C of this section shall be delayed until the current expenditure per pupil in average daily attendance in public elementary and secondary schools in unadjusted dollars for the 1998-99 school year or any school year thereafter for Oklahoma, as reported by the National Center for Education Statistics annually in the Digest of Education Statistics, reaches at least ninety percent (90%) of the regional average expenditure for that same year, and funds are provided. For purposes of this subsection, the regional average expenditure shall consist of the current expenditure per pupil in average daily attendance in public elementary and secondary schools in unadjusted dollars for each of the following states: Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas, averaged together. By January 1 of each year, the State Board of Education shall report whether or not the ninety-percent expenditure level has been reached based on information reported annually in the Digest of Education Statistics by the National Center for Education Statistics. Subsection C of this section shall be implemented on July 1 after the first January 1 report verifies that the ninety-percent expenditure level has been reached and funds have been provided for the specific purposes of this section.
Added by Laws 1989, c. 335, § 17, eff. July 1, 1989. Amended by Laws 1999, c. 320, § 48, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 2001, c. 201, § 8.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-1210.555. Technology education to middle school students - Pilot project.

A. The State Board of Career and Technology Education is authorized to assist, and, if funds including but not limited to state appropriations are available, or if private or corporate donations or other sources are matched in pilot projects, to make grants to, local boards of education for the establishment of pilot projects that would aid in the providing of technology education to middle school students. Funding may cover the cost of equipment, books and materials, and the start-up costs of developing the technology education program. Projects may involve entire districts, combinations of districts, combinations of schools, or elements of schools individually or in combination.
B. If funds are available on or before March 31, 1993, the State Board of Career and Technology Education shall determine pilot project criteria, and by July 1, 1993, solicit proposals, and establish a process for the consideration of proposals. Such proposals for pilot projects shall be considered on a statewide competitive basis.
C. The State Board of Career and Technology Education is authorized to promulgate rules for the operation of such projects and to grant exceptions to rules for districts selected to operate such projects. The State Board of Career and Technology Education shall have the authority to require termination of a pilot project or its continuation at any time that it finds such termination to be in the best interests of the students involved.
Added by Laws 1992, c. 232, § 2. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 33, § 133, eff. July 1, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-1210.556. Internet homework tutoring chatrooms – Pilot projects.

A. The State Board of Education shall solicit proposals for, and if funds are available, make grants to local boards of education for the establishment of pilot projects that would aid in the development of Internet homework tutoring chatrooms. The proposals for the Internet chatrooms shall create a mechanism that will allow students to contact and interact with teachers or other professionals when they are not at school, when the student needs assistance with courses or homework. Funding may cover the cost of equipment, materials, personnel, and any other start-up costs of developing the Internet chatrooms. Projects may involve entire districts, combinations of districts, combinations of schools, or elements of schools individually or in combination.
B. The State Board of Education shall determine pilot project criteria and establish a process for the consideration of proposals. Such proposals for pilot projects shall be considered on a statewide competitive basis. The Board is authorized to promulgate rules for the operation of such projects.
Added by Laws 1999, c. 159, § 1, eff. July 1, 1999.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-1210.557. School testing assistance Internet web page.

A. By January 1, 2000, the State Board of Education shall, if funds are available, develop and implement a school testing assistance Internet web page. The purpose of the web page shall be to help students prepare for tests required under the Oklahoma School Testing Program Act and to provide remediation assistance to those students who do not perform satisfactorily on such tests. The web page shall contain information, materials, and example questions which may be used by teachers, students and parents to assist students in preparing for the required tests. The web page shall also identify the most difficult concepts incorporated in the tests and provide specific information, material and example questions which will assist students in those areas.
B. The Board shall notify schools and take steps to inform students and parents about the school testing assistance Internet web page. The Board is authorized to promulgate rules for the operation of the web page.
Added by Laws 1999, c. 159, § 2, eff. July 1, 1999.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-1210.558. Middle school mathematics laboratory.

A. Beginning with the 2005-2006 school year, and each year thereafter, the State Board of Education shall identify public schools with low student achievement in mathematics at the middle school level, subject to a limit of one school selected per school district each year. Each school selected shall be provided a middle school mathematics laboratory which includes a complete education software and hardware system that delivers standards-based, prealgebra and algebra content using an interactive computer education teaching system for middle school level students. No school shall be eligible to receive a mathematics laboratory more than once. The number of schools selected each year shall be determined based on the total amount of funds available and the number of computers necessary for a class of students at each qualifying school site.
B. The State Board of Education shall select a vendor on a competitive bid basis to provide the middle school mathematics laboratory as described in this section. The contract shall include all equipment, software, training, and maintenance. The vendor selected shall utilize a curriculum that meets the guidelines for scientifically based research as determined by the United States Department of Education and aligns with the Priority Academic Student Skills as adopted by the State Board of Education.
C. The State Board of Education shall develop eligibility criteria for schools to qualify for a mathematics laboratory pursuant to this section, annually evaluate and report to the Legislature and Governor on the effectiveness of this program, and adopt rules to implement the provisions of this section.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 432, § 3, eff. July 1, 2005. Amended by Laws 2007, c. 332, § 1, eff. July 1, 2007.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-1210.566. Needs assessment for students at risk of not completing high school - Plan for meeting needs - Cooperative agreements.

A. Each year by June 30, every school district that serves students in grades seven through twelve as outlined in this section shall conduct and report to the State Department of Education a needs assessment to identify those students who are most at risk of not completing a high school education for a reason other than that identified in Section 13-101 of this title, including students under the age of nineteen (19) who reside in the district and have dropped out of school or are or have been suspended from school. The results of the needs assessments shall be reported to the Department in a format specified by the Department.
B. Every school district as specified in subsection A of this section shall develop and submit to the Department by September 1 of each year a proposed plan approved by the district board of education, for meeting the needs of the students at risk of not completing a high school education as identified through the needs assessment required in subsection A of this section by establishing, continuing or expanding alternative education programs. The district shall include parents, students, teachers, law enforcement representatives, judicial system representatives, social service representatives, technology center school district representatives, and others deemed appropriate by the board of education in the development of the proposed plan. If the school district overlaps a technology center school district or districts, the plan shall be coordinated with the board of education of each overlapped technology center school district.
C. The proposed plan shall be placed on file at the office of the school district superintendent where it shall be made available to the public on request.
D. The annual needs assessment data shall be incorporated by the State Board of Education into an annual report which shall be made available on the State Department of Education website. The report shall include a listing by school district of the number of students funded and the reported number of students served in an alternative education program.
Added by Laws 1994, c. 290, § 65, eff. July 1, 1994. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 33, § 135, eff. July 1, 2001; Laws 2001, c. 364, § 3, eff. July 1, 2001; Laws 2019, c. 412, § 1, eff. July 1, 2019.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-1210.567. Alternative school or education program - Abbreviated schedule - Teacher certification.

A. Upon application of a district board of education, the State Board of Education shall authorize an abbreviated day schedule for an alternative school or alternative education program that is or will be administered by the district pursuant to the provisions of this act or for the education provided for students in a residential or treatment facility located within the district. A student enrolled in an alternative school, an alternative education program or receiving educational services in a residential or treatment facility within the district who attends for a full abbreviated day shall be counted in attendance for purposes of computing average daily attendance and average daily membership for the district.
B. A district board of education shall hire only certified teachers to teach in an alternative education program or alternative education school offered by the district or to teach students who are in a residential or treatment facility.
C. A certified teacher in an alternative education program or school shall be paid five percent (5%) more than the designated salary step for that teacher within the adopted salary schedule of the school district.
D. A person providing counseling or social services in an alternative education program or school shall be certified as a school counselor by the State Board of Education or as a mental health provider.
E. The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules by which a certified teacher who is qualified to teach in an alternative education program or alternative school as determined by the district board of education offering the alternative education program or alternative school or who teaches students in a residential or treatment facility may be certified to teach subjects in which the teacher does not hold certification. The rules shall provide:
1. The certification may be granted only upon application of a district board of education offering an alternative education program or alternative school pursuant to the provisions of this act or upon application of a district board of education offering a residential or treatment facility; and
2. The teacher's certification in subjects in which the teacher does not otherwise hold certification pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be valid only for purposes of teaching in the alternative education program or alternative school offered by the district board or in a residential or treatment facility located within the district making application.
Added by Laws 1994, c. 290, § 69, eff. July 1, 1994. Amended by Laws 1996, c. 39, § 1, eff. July 1, 1996; Laws 1999, c. 216, § 1, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 2002, c. 453, § 6, eff. July 1, 2002; Laws 2014, c. 124, § 25, eff. July 1, 2014; Laws 2019, c. 412, § 2, eff. July 1, 2019.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-1210.572. Purpose of public developmental research schools.

There is established a category of public elementary and secondary schools to be known as developmental research schools. The purpose of public developmental research schools is the improvement of education in high challenge schools by using resources of higher education, including research, demonstration, and evaluation regarding management, teaching, and learning.
Added by Laws 1993, c. 257, § 2, emerg. eff. May 26, 1993.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-1210.573. Establishment and institutional affiliation.

A developmental research school may be established by the State Board of Education only for purposes of intervening to aid a school in need of improvement as defined in Section 1210.541 of this title. All developmental research schools shall be affiliated with a college of education within an institution of The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education and shall provide sequential instruction. Nothing in this act shall be construed to prohibit the establishment of a research and development school by an institution of higher education for voluntary and limited attendance.
Added by Laws 1993, c. 257, § 3, emerg. eff. May 26, 1993. Amended by Laws 2013, c. 83, § 18, eff. July 1, 2013.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-1210.574. Recommendation of establishment of developmental research school - Notice and hearing.

If the State Department of Education plans to recommend the establishment of a developmental research school as a means of intervention with a school identified as in need of improvement pursuant to Section 1210.541 of this title, the Department shall notify, in writing, the board of education of the district involved. Upon receipt of the notification, the district board shall have fifteen (15) days to request an opportunity to appear before the State Board of Education. If the district board fails to request an opportunity to appear, the State Board shall proceed without further notice or delay to conclude the matter. If an opportunity to appear is requested by the district board, the State Board shall decide the issues after hearing from representatives of the district and the Department.
Added by Laws 1993, c. 257, § 4, emerg. eff. May 26, 1993. Amended by Laws 2013, c. 83, § 19, eff. July 1, 2013.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 70. Schools › §70-1210.575. Abolition of board of education upon establishment.

Upon intervention with a school identified as in need of improvement and the subsequent establishment of a developmental research school by the State Board of Education, the board of education of the district in which the school in need of improvement was located shall be declared abolished by the State Board of Education.
Added by Laws 1993, c. 257, § 5, emerg. eff. May 26, 1993. Amended by Laws 2013, c. 83, § 20, eff. July 1, 2013.