OK
Oklahoma House Bill HB2415

Oklahoma 2023 Regular Session

Oklahoma House Bill HB2415

Introduced
2/6/23  

Caption

Schools; school year length; allowing school districts to adopt a school-hours policy with specified minimum number of days beginning with certain school year; effective date; emergency.

Impact

The bill mandates that any school district opting for this new school-hours policy must conduct two public hearings before adoption. These hearings are essential to ensure community engagement and transparency in the decision-making process. Additionally, the legislation prescribes that the policy must be readopted every three years, reinforcing accountability. Notably, schools that have received a rating of 'D' or lower from the State Department of Education for three consecutive years will be ineligible to implement this policy, emphasizing a focus on educational quality.

Summary

House Bill 2415 is centered around amending the school calendar regulations for public schools in Oklahoma, specifically addressing the duration of the school year and the policy that allows school districts to adopt a school-hours policy. The bill establishes that school districts can choose not only to adhere to the traditional requirement of a minimum of 180 days of school but also allows them to meet a requirement of 1,080 instructional hours in a year, provided they notify the State Board of Education before October 15 of that school year. This flexibility aims to accommodate various school strategies tailored to student needs and operational efficiency.

Contention

Debate surrounding HB2415 may center on the balance between educational flexibility and the maintenance of rigorous academic standards. Critics may argue that allowing varied instructional hours and conditions can lead to inconsistencies in educational quality across districts, especially if less performing schools are given more autonomy with their school hours policies. Supporters, however, may assert that local control will drive innovation in teaching and learning practices tailored to specific student populations. The effectiveness of this bill will likely depend on the outcome of public hearings and the responsiveness of community stakeholders to any proposed changes.

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Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

OK HB2415

Schools; school year length; allowing school districts to adopt a school-hours policy with specified minimum number of days beginning with certain school year; effective date; emergency.

OK SB12

Schools; modifying requirements with which school districts must comply to adopt certain school-hours policy. Effective date. Emergency.

OK SB12

Schools; modifying requirements with which school districts must comply to adopt certain school-hours policy. Effective date. Emergency.

OK SB1768

Schools; allowing a school district or charter school to include virtual days in its school year policy; providing reasons for virtual days. Effective date. Emergency.

OK SB203

Schools; removing certain requirements to adopt certain school-hours policy. Effective date. Emergency.

OK SB203

Schools; removing certain requirements to adopt certain school-hours policy. Effective date. Emergency.

OK SB1529

Schools; removing certain requirements to adopt certain school-hours policy. Effective date. Emergency.

OK HB2837

Schools; transfer students; State Aid; athletic activities; length of school year; emergency transfers; effective date; emergency.

OK HB1087

Education; length of school year; extending amount of classroom instruction time; minimum salary schedule; adding years of experience to minimum salary amounts; effective date; emergency.

OK HB1286

Schools; length of the school year; virtual school day policy; virtual instruction requirements; definitions; notification requirements; requiring compliance; in-person instruction for noncompliance; appeals; policy for students without internet; auditing; effective date; emergency.

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